Substance Use Recovery Nurse - Per Diem & Growth

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

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.