RN - Inpatient Overnight

Wiels; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary Benefits including Pet, Life

Job summary

SSTAR is hiring a Registered Nurse for our Inpatient Facility's detox unit in Fall River, MA. The RN is responsible for care on the inpatient unit and for recovery specialists aiding patient care.

Shifts are 36-40 hours weekly (three 12-hour shifts with occasional extra), every other weekend and rotating holidays. Pay ranges $43-48/hour with differentials; a benefits package includes health, life, vision, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in Massachusetts (MA) required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Understanding of detoxification for substance use; training provided.
• Participation in CEU programs as required.
• Experience with EMR systems such as NextGen is a plus.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural/socio‑economic backgrounds.
• CORI release form and clearance.
• Commitment to a team-based treatment approach.

Responsibilities

• Render and supervise care for patients on the Inpatient Units.
• Implement detoxification protocols as designated by the Medical Director.
• Evaluate patient condition and progress with the team.
• Observe patients for clinical signs and follow prescribed treatment.
• Record and report all pertinent information related to patient condition.
• Assign duties and supervise Recovery Specialists.
• Report emergencies to the Nursing Administrator on call.
• Collaborate with medical staff as necessary.
• Participate in program objectives, meetings, and QA activities.
• Contribute to development of the nursing treatment plan.

Skills

BLS/CPR certified

Cultural sensitivity

EMR experience

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (MA)

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

SSTAR is hiring Nurses for our Inpatient Facility. The ATS-Detox unitmanages acute withdrawal and prepares patient to continue theirrecovery by alleviating acute physical and emotional dysfunctions thathave resulted from their substance use. The program provides medicallymonitored detoxification and stabilization to individuals that aredependent on various substances.

Shifts: 36-40 hours/week (three 12 hour shifts andoccasionally one 4 hour shift per week).

Every other Weekend and rotating holidays

Pay Range is $43-$48/hour plus differentials ranging from$2.25 - $7.00/hr.

Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for adesignated number of patients on the Inpatient Unit. Nurses areresponsible for recovery specialists assigned to assist with the careof the patients.

Specific Responsibilities

• RN renders and supervises care of patients on the Inpatient Units
• Implements specific detoxification protocols as designated by theMedical Director
• RN participates in the evaluation of patient’s condition andprogress with other team members
• Observes patients for clinical signs and symptoms and followsprescribed course of treatment
• RN records and reports all pertinent information related topatients’ condition and effects of treatment
• Assigns duties and supervises Recovery Specialists.
• Reports to Nursing Administrator on call all emergency, medicaland disciplinary situations that require administrative intervention.
• Reports to medical doctor, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist, as necessary.
• Participates with other staff members in implementing programobjectives and philosophy
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings, attends conferencesand in-services to keep abreast of new trends in nursing practice.
• Participates in the development of the nursing treatment plan.
• Participates in QA as assigned by the nursing director.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Skills:

Required Professional Qualifications:

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) from theCommonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current certification in BLS/CPR
• Understanding of detoxification regimes in substance abuse a plusbut will train
• Participation in required CEU programs
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or NextGen a plus
• Familiarity and ability to work with diversity ofcultural/socio-economic backgrounds
• General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of beingfree from disqualifying information
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of the treatment team whichis dedicated to providing client with optimal therapeutic care
• 403B
• Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
• Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities to earn CEU's
• Voluntary Benefits including, Pet Insurance, Term and Whole Life,Accident, Critical Illness and Disability.