Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Addiction Program (36 hours per week, Nights

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care that has as its ultimate concern supporting the total person and promoting adaptation of the individual. This is accomplished by counseling, teaching, direct care, and collaboration/consultation with other health care professionals. The Registered Nurse meets patient needs in accordance with the Nursing Division's philosophy, policies and procedures.

Position:
Registered Nurse
Department:
Comprehensive Addiction Program

Schedule:

36 hours/week, Night shift 7p-7a

• Assessing and reassessing patients and families.
• Planning the process of nursing care.
• Implementing and/or directing delivery of nursing care.
• Practices and promotes nursing care within professional standards.
• Practices and promotes nursing care within legal standards.
• Practices and promotes nursing care within ethical standards.
• Provides patient teaching to patient and/or family.
• Orients all level of Nursing division personnel, and nursing students.
• Participates in unit-based educational programs.
• Takes responsibility for own learning.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills.
• Supports and collaborates in the Medical Center Performance Improvement plan through unit quality improvement/quality control activities.
• Utilizes current research in area of clinical practice.
• Complies with patient safety goals as set forth by the Medical Center.
• Participates in professional activities.
• Performs other related duties as directed by Patient Care Director.
• Shall be accountable for nursing care provided.
• Shall be accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all hospital-related, medical staff-related, and patient data and information.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

• Nursing degree:
  Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred).
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.
• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• 2 years Medical surgical RN experience required.

• Current licensure in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS Required.

• 2-5 years Addiction Medicine experience preferred.

$39.80- $93.69. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talent acquisition or call  to let us know the nature of your request.

BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond.

BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.