Substance Use Nurse - Weekends

High Point & Affiliated Organizations

New Bedford, MAOn-siteFull time

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Pay: $34 to $52; an hour
Location: New Bedford, MA
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time
Posted: Oct 27; 1 day ago

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High Point & Affiliated Organizations

Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

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.

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What you'll do

Assure patient care meets best practice standards utilizing the Nursing process
Conduct controlled substance count and syringe count at the change of every shift
Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal signs and symptoms per protocol
Administer routine and PRN medications according to the nursing standards of care
Monitor and treat patients who have a concomitant medical/psychiatric illness
Document pertinent information according to the established alcohol/drug protocols

What you need

Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts

Key skills

Nursing processTime managementMedication usesSide effectsFood-drug interactions

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Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long & short term disability
403b - Retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses & Referral
Education days

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Substance Use Nurse - Part Time 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: Part Time (4 hours per day Saturday and Sunday) Mandatory 4 hours per day every Saturday and Sunday Hours are flexible and can be: 8am-12pm 830am-1230pm 9am-1pm 930am-130pm 10am-2pm 1030am-230pm 11am-3pm 1130am-330pm 12pm-4pm 1230pm-430pm Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long & short term disability Discounted auto/home and renters insurance 403b - Retirement FSA & DSA PMLA Employee Assistance Program Bonuses & Referral 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