Substance Use Nurse - Per Diem

High Point & Affiliated Organizations; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan (403b)

FSA & DSA

PMLA

Employee Assistance Program

Counselor/Recovery Coach Training

CEU Days

Free Meals at Programs

Leave Time — 3 weeks (FT)

Discounted Insurance (auto/home/rent)

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is seeking Nurses for Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS) in Massachusetts. LPNs earn $34–$42 per hour, RNs $43–$52.50 per hour, with per diem scheduling. Licensure in Massachusetts is required.

The employer offers a robust benefits package and educational opportunities. The role focuses on applying nursing processes, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring safe medication administration within regulated programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts.

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.

Education

LPN or RN License (Massachusetts)

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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