SSTAR is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) 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.
Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm
Registered Nurse (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Summary:
The Evening Admissions Nurse is responsible for
ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Admissions process
to ATS and CSS. The evening admissions nurse is responsible for the
initial assessment and admission of patients onto the unit. This role
requires care coordination with various departments to provide high
quality care. The evening admissions nurse ensures all necessary
documentation is completed accurately, and the patient is appropriate
for the unit before completing the admission and reporting to the
unit. The evening admissions nurse is also expected to float to all
units during any lulls in the admissions process. All positions hired
to inpatient services may be flexed between units based on census and
need for coverage of safe care.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Performs Admission Nurse tasks including, but not limited to
physical assessment, obtaining substance use, medical, and
psychiatric history, full medication reconciliation, obtaining
orders from outside medical teams when required, assist with
obtaining required medication, protocol initiation.
- Coordinates patient admissions with Front Desk Staff, ATS and CSS units.
- Assists with referrals for MAT/CSS.
- Performs liaison support for inpatient needs with Pharmacy.
- Problem solves issues that arise.
- Promotes an environment which contributes to the health,
well-being and safety of staff and patients.
- Assist nurses on both units during downtime.
- Other duties as required.
Requirments:
- CPR certification is up to date.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is to be completed within 3 months
of hire and annually.
- Narcan training is to be completed within 3 months of hire.
EDUCATION: Graduate of an approved school of
registered nursing, or a graduate from an accredited school of
Licensed Practical Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Experience in a substance use
disorder setting preferred.
LICENSING: Current Massachusetts RN License and/or
current Massachusetts LPN license.
CERTIFICATION(S): Certification in Addiction Nursing
preferred (CARN).
KNOWLEDGE:
- Obtain CEUs per current Board of Nursing requirements.
- Evidence of good physical and mental health and professional conduct.
- Direct care positions require two years of continuous sobriety for
individuals in recovery.
OTHER DESIRABLE QUALITIES FOR THIS ROLE
To be successful in this role SSTAR seeks an individual who
exemplifies the following qualities/skills: caring, good listener,
analytical, problem solver, organization, reporting skills, forward
thinker, teamwork, and multi-tasking.