Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SSTAR is hiring Licensed Practical 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.

Shift: First 7a-7p & 7p-7a

Every other Weekend is required, Overnight and Weekend Differentials apply.

Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) are 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/LPN renders and supervises care of patients on the Inpatient Units
• Implements specific detoxification protocols as designated by the Medical Director
• RN/LPN 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/LPN 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) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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
• Dental insurance
• 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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