Nurse

Location: Worcester, MA - Merrick Street Outpatient Treatment Program

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours.Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm

Pay rate: $30.50/hour (LPN), $32.50/hour (RN)

TheOutpatient Nurseis responsible for:

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  Administering medication to clients as outlined in medication administration policy.
  
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  The control, counting and appropriate documentation of onsite medication.
  
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  Educating clients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medication assisted treatment.
  
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  Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribes physician's orders.
  
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  Assisting in the admission process and documents substance use diagnosis as required.
  
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  This position is for an outpatient dispensing nurse with the potential to transition to handling daily skilled nursing facility operation tasks.
  
  

Qualifications:

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  Must be a Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
  
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  Must have a current CPR certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
  
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  Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
  
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  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.
  
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  Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.
  
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  Must provide proof of COVID vaccination or, as an alternative, appropriate documentationthat will supporteither a medical or religious exemption.
  

Benefits:

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  Health, dental, vision insurance
  
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  Paid time off
  
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  Tuition reimbursement
  
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  401k with company contribution
  
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  Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment