Registered Nurse (RN

Registered Nurse (RN) Fall River, MA

Shifts:

7am to 7pm 7 days a week 7am to 3:30p Monday to Friday

• RN renders and supervises care of patients on the Inpatient Units
• Implements specific detoxification protocols as designated by the Medical Director
• RN 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 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.

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) 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 Next Gen 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

EOE #MO123