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: 36-40 hours/week (three 12 hour shifts and
occasionally one 4 hour shift per week).
Every other Weekend and rotating holidays
Pay Range is $43-$48/hour plus differentials ranging from
$2.25 - $7.00/hr.
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.
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