Nurse (part-time)

Location: Lincoln Street Outpatient Treatment Program - Worcester, MA

Schedule: 16 hours a week. Week 1: Monday 5:00am-1:30pm and Thursday 5:00am-1:30pm. Week 2: Monday 5:00am-1:30pm and Saturday 5:00am-1:30pm

Pay rate: $33.00/hour (LPN), $36.00/hour (RN)
 

Benefits:  

• 401k with company contribution
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

The Outpatient Nurse is responsible for:

• Administering medication to clients as outlined in medication administration policy.
• The control, counting and appropriate documentation of onsite medication.
• Educating clients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medication assisted treatment.
• Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribes physician’s orders.
• Assisting in the admission process and documents substance use diagnosis as required.  

Qualifications:

• Must be a Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Must have a current CPR certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.