When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Job Description:The OTP Nurse position is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a critical impact in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction. The Opiate Treatment Program (OTP) is a treatment program that offers medication-assisted treatments and counseling services for individuals struggling with opiate dependence. All clients are treated with compassion, respect and the belief that everyone has the ability to grow when they are provided with a safe and welcoming environment. Services include individual and group therapy, health & wellness education, medication administration & counseling, annual physical evaluations & lab work, monthly pregnancy visits and more.
The OTP Nurse's Responsibilities Are:- Conducts initial medical assessment of clients & administers medications as ordered
- Documents client concerns & communicates patient needs, changes and psychiatric emergencies to Nurse Manager as necessary.
- Provides patient education and referrals
- Enters prescriptions into electronic client records
- Transcribes doctor's orders
- Generates and reviews reports
- Maintains adequate inventory of controlled substances.
Qualifications:- Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a RN or LPN
- Current certification in CPR
- Experience with addiction treatment services preferred, but not required
Pay Range: $38.76 - $52.17
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled