Registered Nurse - Methadone Clinic

Outpatient Methadone Dispensing Registered Nurse

Contract guarantee hours: 72 hours biweekly on all assignments these guaranteed hours do not include any "on-call" time worked. This is a 10-hour/week position 2.5 hours, 4 days a week, 7a-9:30a or 6a-8:30. Located at Tewksbury OTC, this is an outpatient facility where this RN would be providing methadone to patients in active addiction. Two years nursing experience required. One year of more of consistent methadone dosing experience, preferably, full time. Patient care modality: outpatient methadone dispensing. Epic EMR. Schedule will be Tuesday-Friday. Patient population (diagnoses): opioid use disorder. Age range: adult. Dispensing pumps used onsite. Position summary: assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high-quality nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and responsibilities in collaboration with other staff. Is accountable for safely managing the administration of medication and monitoring effectiveness. Under the direction of the OTP Nurse Manager, provides methadone dosing services to clinic clientele. Is accountable for safely managing the administration of medication and monitoring effectiveness. Must be separated from BILH for 6+ months to be considered.