Per Diem RN - SUD MGH Bridge Clinic - MGH Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Nursing

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide competent, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork, and collaboration.

Actively manage patient flow, including rooming and triaging
Triage and help identify level of care and intervention needed in cases of substance intoxication or withdrawal
Expedite appropriate care and treatment of the patient utilizing assessment, critical reasoning and clinical judgment
Integrate knowledge of each patient's history and unique circumstances
Document nursing assessment, interventions, plan and outcome in the patient record in a timely manner
Assess, triage, provide nursing consultation, and perform follow-up and surveillance of patient status and outcomes, utilizing a variety of telecommunications technologies
Create a therapeutic relationship with patient and family
Provide health education to facilitate patient treatment, including but not limited to medications for SUD and PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis), safer drug use, prevention of infections
Respect and support patient and family's cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences

Work with the pharmacy and the outpatient team to obtain medication orders, prescriptions, refills, and communication as needed

Complete toxicology screening for patients
Assess and medically manage withdrawal from opioids appropriate to the level of care provided, or refer for a higher level of care if indicated, using and appropriately interpreting standardized screening and assessment tools and standard withdrawal assessment scales
Provide outpatient pharmacotherapy for addiction, including opioid antagonist or agonist therapy such as naltrexone, buprenorphine and methadone
Administer injectable SUD pharmacotherapy as indicated
Consult with members of the treatment team and other treatment professionals to devise an individualized plan for optimal psychosocial treatment for individual patients
Work as part of a team involved in intensive case management of individuals with substance use disorders

Collaborate with all members of the health care team to ensure coordination of care

Review and follow-up with patients, and members of the health care team, to ensure that patients are current with all necessary tests, screenings and follow-up care
Attend weekly all team rounds
Track and follow-up with care team and patient on all critical referrals and test results
Evaluate effectiveness of care and interventions for assigned group of patients, in collaboration with the health care team
Communicate with members of the health care team, including in-patient and outpatient teams, to ensure continuity in care transitions
Create a healthy, respectful work environment

Professional Development

Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing practice
Adhere to departmental requirements for required training
Identify specific learning needs and goals and collaborate with nursing leadership in developing a plan to meet them

Any and all other duties as indicated within scope of practice, especially spearheading projects related to addiction care in the practices

Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
Record patients' medical information and vital signs
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment
Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
Knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients

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