Nurse (per diem)

Description

Location: Weymouth, MA - Inpatient Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) Program

Schedule: Per diem

Pay Rate: $39.00/hour (LPN), $42.00/hour (RN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse is responsible for:

• Providing general nursing care to all clients in the CSS Program.
• Performing job activities adhering to medical standards in a compassionate and professional manner and the Nurse participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Providing additional nursing care when required (vital signs, assessments, first-aid, etc.)
• Applying nursing theory and participating in the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of nursing care plans
• Managing, directing, and supervising safe and effective nursing care, including the delegation of selected practices to unlicensed assistive personnel
• Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribing physician orders

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Valid MA LPN/RN license from accredited school required
• Must have current CPR certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred
• Working knowledge of Windows 2000 and Microsoft Office including word and Excel preferred