Nurse

Location: Worcester, MA - Lincoln Street Outpatient Treatment Program

Schedule:

Week one: Monday 5:30am-6:00pm, Tuesday 5:30am-6:00pm, Thursday 5:30am-2:00pm, and Saturday 5:00am-1:30pm
Week two: Monday 5:30am-6:00pm, Tuesday 5:30am-6:00pm, Thursday 5:30am-2:00pm, and Friday 5:00am-1:30pm

Pay rate: $33.00/hour (LPN), $36.00/hour (RN)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The Outpatient Nurse is responsible for:

• Administering medication to clients as outlined in medication administration policy.
• The control, counting and appropriate documentation of onsite medication.
• Educating clients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medication assisted treatment.
• Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribes physician's orders.
• Assisting in the admission process and documents substance use diagnosis as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Must have a current CPR certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.