RN or LPN

High Point & Affiliated Organizations; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide comprehensive inpatient care, following 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission safety standards. The role includes supervising care, conducting assessments, administering medications, and educating patients about addiction and treatment options.

The incumbent will work with an interdisciplinary team, perform shift reports, monitor withdrawal signs, and ensure documentation aligns with DPH regulations.

Qualifications

• Apply critical thinking and best nursing practices per policy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient care.
• Provide education to patients on disease processes and medications.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries with patients and families.
• Complete shift tasks and maintain accurate shift reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform shift-specific duties to ensure unit readiness.
• Delegate tasks to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel as appropriate.
• Conduct admissions and discharges and nursing assessments.
• Monitor patients and assess withdrawal signs per protocol.
• Administer routine medications and coordinate with pharmacies.
• Contribute to training and supervision as needed.
• Record safety and compliance data and complete charts.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Verbal de-escalation

Documentation

Tools

HIPAA compliance

DEA regulations

Job description

Staff Nurse Duties and Responsibilities Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations; Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health; Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards; Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome; Be familiar with best practice standards in line with ASAM criteria inclusive of detox protocols, MAT and/or pharmacology; Documents patient information according to established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions per DPH Regulations indicated; Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship; Understands medication uses, side effects and food-drug interactions; Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner; Utilizes effective time management; Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team; Triage patient issues for the attending Practitioner; Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders; Attends supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns; Attend mandatory meetings and trainings; May be mandated to cover designated program/shifts based upon safe staffing needs; Perform any other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, and/or DON. Inpatient Services Specific Responsibilities Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies; Delegates and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (Recovery Specialists/RS) as appropriate; Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (RS) staff; Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments and procedures; Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical/psychiatric illness; Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patients each shift; Conduct controlled substance count and syringe count (when applicable) at the change of every shift (with one on-coming and one off-going nurse) and sign the controlled substance register; Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal signs and symptoms per protocol; Administer routine PRN medications according to the nursing standards of care; Fax medication orders to pharmacies and alert MD/NP when prior-authorizations are required for medications; Conducts suicide risk assessment as needed and communicates information to practitioner; Review medications received from pharmacy; Conduct a nursing assessment/physical assessment including medication reconciliation and treatment plan on patients admitted to the unit; Provide psycho-educational groups on medication awareness and effects as well as other subjects associated with addiction/mental illness, if required; Ability to engage in verbal de-escalation of patients and provide appropriate behavioral interventions to maintain safety; Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner; Triage medication concerns for the attending practitioner; Complete all required shift tasks delegated for monitoring, auditing, and compliance (logs, reports as assigned); Audit unit supplies and submit orders as needed to supervisor; Coordination with nutritionist and dietary department for any patient nutritional needs, including allergies, preferences, nutrition screening concerns; Report any environmental/safety concerns to the supervisor immediately; Complete chart audits as requested to ensure documentation for nursing is completed timely; Maintain active and current CPI training.