Substance Use Nurse - Per Diem

Default Brand; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance (Long & Short)

403b - Retirement

Flexible FSA & DSA

Employee Assistance Program

Education credits for CEU's

Free meals at select programs

Unmatched Leave Time

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is seeking MA-licensed nurses (LPN/RN) for Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS) in Massachusetts. Per diem shifts require compliance with nursing standards, patient safety, and comprehensive documentation.

The role includes managing vital signs, medication administration, and coordinating care for clients in detox-to-aftercare settings, with a strong emphasis on HIPAA and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in Massachusetts.
• Per diem schedule for shifts and duties.
• Experience with nursing processes and HIPAA compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Federal Regulations and HIPAA; follow confidentiality rules.
• Monitor vital signs and withdrawal signs per protocol; administer routine meds per standards.
• Document patient information according to alcohol/drug protocols and medical conditions.
• Perform controlled substance counts during shift changes and maintain counts.
• Support unit operation with time management and accurate nursing care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Licensed RN or LPN in MA

Job description

Program/ Location: Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS)
Education: LPN or RN License
Pay Rate:
LPN $34 - $42 per hour
RN $43 - $52.50 per hour
Schedule: Per Diem

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DSA
• PMLA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us

Our Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS) offer co-ed services that bridges the gap between detox and step-down services to residential after-care.

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Nurse Responsibilities

• Comply with the Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations
• Assure patient care meets best practice standards utilizing the Nursing process
• 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 and PRN medications according to the nursing standards of care
• Understands medication uses, side effects and food-drug interactions
• Monitor and treat patients who have a concomitant medical/psychiatric illness
• Document pertinent information according to the established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions
• Utilizes techniques of time management effectively
• Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager/Director of Nurses/Clinical Director/Program Director to ensure safe and appropriate operation of the units

Nurse Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts

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