Charge NurseProgram & Location: Opioid Treatment Program at High Point's Plymouth Outpatient Campus - Plymouth, MA
Education & Experience: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts
Pay Range: $35-$42/hr (Dependent on licensure, education & experience)
Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:45am-1:30pm
Status: Full Time
Charge Nurse Requirements:- Experience in a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting;
- Two years' supervisory experience preferred;
- Must present as courteous and professional at all times;
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks;
- Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion;
- Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAHO`s electronic medical records;
- Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner;
- An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs;
- An understanding of boundaries and ethics;
- Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations;
- TB screening;
- Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program;
- CPR Certification.
Charge Nurse Duties and Responsibilities- Compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, DMH, and all other regulatory agencies;
- Knowledge of ASAM criteria related to SUD care, monitoring withdrawal (COWS, CIWA) and nursing interventions;
- Assure patient care is meeting best practice standards;
- Assure compliance with High Point policies and procedures;
- Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff;
- Assist in developing nursing and medication records on each patient;
- Reviews and makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures
- Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed;
- Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the program;
- Responsible for the scheduling nurses to maintain adequate nursing staffing patterns to manage the day-to-day operations;
- Monitoring call outs;
- Responsible for accessing the acuity of unit and providing direct patient care as needed;
- Reviews Incident Reports, as required, and ensures accurate and timely completion;
- Provide supervision for nursing staff per HPAO supervision policy;
- Maintains infection control data and reports;
- Participate in all required committee meetings;
- Responsible for the proper disposal of medications Monitors EHR records for correct and complete documentation;
- Assists in the development and monitoring of group schedule, as applicable;
- Encourages nursing participation in education opportunities;
- Responsible to attend monthly meetings as directed by Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager;
- Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth;
- Provides patient education groups or designates another RN/LPN, as applicable;
- Responsible to ensure patient plan of care/treatment plan is updated accordingly including following any crisis intervention;
- Assures the debriefing is completed after code blue or code green;
- Always utilize standard precautions;
- Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient's right's policy;
- Attend all facility meetings and case conferences as director by Supervisor;
- Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, Director of Nursing, CNO or COO.
OTP Specific Duties and Responsibilities- Dose as needed;
- Collaborates with the OTP practitioner to arrange for yearly physicals;
- Monitors methadone count;
- Participates in MDT and managers meetings;
- Orders and maintains clinic supplies such as bottles and caps;
- Completes daily and weekly documentation including Tally;
- Enters and reviews laboratory results, and infection control.
Benefits- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long & short-term disability
- Discounted auto/home and renters' insurance
- 403b - Retirement
- FSA & DCA
- PFML
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonuses & Referral
- Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
- Education days to use towards CEU's
- Opportunities for loan forgiveness
- Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
