Care Management-RN, Weekends

SSTAR is hiring Nurses for our Inpatient Facility. The ATS-Detox unit manages acute withdrawal and prepares patient to continue their recovery by alleviating acute physical and emotional dysfunctions that have resulted from their substance use. The program provides medically monitored detoxification and stabilization to individuals that are dependent on various substances.

Shifts: 40hr/wk

Every other Weekend and rotating holidays

Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for a designated number of patients on the Inpatient Unit. Nurses are responsible for recovery specialists assigned to assist with the care of the patients.

Specific Responsibilities

RN renders and supervises care of patients on the Inpatient Units

Implements specific detoxification protocols as designated by the Medical Director

RN participates in the evaluation of patient’s condition and progress with other team members

Observes patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follows prescribed course of treatment

RN records and reports all pertinent information related to patients’ condition and effects of treatment

Assigns duties and supervises Recovery Specialists.

Reports to Nursing Administrator on call all emergency, medical and disciplinary situations that require administrative intervention.

Reports to medical doctor, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist, as necessary.

Participates with other staff members in implementing program objectives and philosophy

Participates in regularly scheduled meetings, attends conferences and in‑services to keep abreast of new trends in nursing practice.

Participates in the development of the nursing treatment plan.

Participates in QA as assigned by the nursing director.

Other duties as required.

Experience and Skills:
Required Professional Qualifications:

License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Current certification in BLS/CPR

Understanding of detoxification regimes in substance abuse a plus but will train

Participation in required CEU programs

Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or NextGen a plus

Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds

General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served

Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information

Appreciation of and desire to be part of the treatment team which is dedicated to providing client with optimal therapeutic care

403B

Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML

Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities to earn CEU's

Voluntary Benefits including, Pet Insurance, Term and Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability.

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