Nurse Coordinator

Nurse Coordinator

The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for providing essential support to nursing teams by facilitating patient-centered nursing groups, completing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) consults, and assisting floor nurses with patient care. This role plays a key part in enhancing patient care through group education, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring efficient resource management in a dynamic clinical environment.

Facilitate Patient Nursing Groups:
Lead and organize patient-centered nursing groups focused on education, therapeutic support, and health promotion. Tailor group sessions to meet the clinical needs of patients, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for learning and recovery.

Conduct MAT Consults:
Perform Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) consults for patients with substance use disorders, collaborate with the care team to manage medications, and provide ongoing counseling and support. Maintain thorough documentation and follow-up on treatment plans.

Assist Floor Nurses:
Support nursing staff on the floor by assisting with patient care tasks, including assessments, medication administration, and prioritizing care needs. Provide guidance and mentorship to improve patient outcomes and nursing workflow.

Resource and Staffing Management:
Help monitor and manage nursing resources, including staff and equipment, ensuring optimal patient care delivery. Assist with staffing coordination and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.

Collaboration & Quality Improvement:
Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Registered Nurse (RN) preferred, with active licensure in Massachusetts

Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, with a preference for experience in group facilitation or addiction care.

Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or substance use disorder treatment is preferred.

Current BLS certification preferred (or must complete during orientation period)

Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Ability to develop patient-focused education and therapeutic programs.

Registered nurses work in Recovery Centers of America's substance use treatment facilities.

Registered nurses are expected to remain prepared for working long hours. They may also have to work on weekends, holidays and even during night shifts, working closely with the patients.

Drug addiction treatment works, and substance abuse recovery is possible. The tens of thousands of happy, healthy individuals who began their journeys at Recovery Centers of America are living proof.

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal:
Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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