Staff Nurse (RN or LPN)

Staff Nurse (RN or LPN)

Program & Location: Adult Critical Crisis Stabilization, Brockton MA
Education: RN or LPN
Pay Range: $34-$52.50 (dependent on licensing and experience)
Shift: Monday-Sunday
Status: Full Time

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point recognizes, more now than ever, the need for a work life balance! Our leave time package for eligible staff is unmatched and allows employees the time off they need to rest, relax and enjoy life! Time off requests placed with more than 30 days are typically granted and within 30 days a scheduler app assists in trading or filling shifts. Shift trades are allowed even if it accrues overtime.  High Point also understands the need to support and recognize staff diversity. In addition to our leave time package, we offer one floating holiday per quarter to allow staff the time off to observe and celebrate their cultures and beliefs! Also, we are consistently monitoring the economy and like agencies to adjust our pay grades at least once a year to, not only remain competitive, but to maintain livable wages. Continued education opportunities assist RN’s in expanding their skills.

Requirements:

• Experience in a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting;
• Two years’ supervisory experience preferred;
• Must present as courteous and professional at all times;
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks;
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion;
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAHO`s electronic medical records;
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner;
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs;
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics;
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations;
• TB screening;
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program;
• CPR Certification. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, DMH, and all other regulatory agencies; 
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria related to SUD care, monitoring withdrawal (COWS, CIWA) and nursing interventions;
• Assure patient care is meeting best practice standards;
• Assure compliance with High Point policies and procedures;
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff;
• Assist in developing nursing and medication records on each patient;
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures
• Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed;
• Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the program;
• Responsible for the scheduling nurses to maintain adequate nursing staffing patterns to manage the day-to-day operations; 
• Monitoring call outs; 
• Responsible for accessing the acuity of unit and providing direct patient care as needed;
• Reviews Incident Reports, as required, and ensures accurate and timely completion;
• Provide supervision for nursing staff per HPAO supervision policy;
• Maintains infection control data and reports;
• Participate in all required committee meetings;
• Responsible for the proper disposal of medications Monitors EHR records for correct and complete documentation;
• Assists in the development and monitoring of group schedule, as applicable;
• Encourages nursing participation in education opportunities;
• Responsible to attend monthly meetings as directed by Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager;
• Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth;
• Provides patient education groups or designates another RN/LPN, as applicable;
• Responsible to ensure patient plan of care/treatment plan is updated accordingly including following any crisis intervention;
• Assures the debriefing is completed after code blue or code green;
• Always utilize standard precautions;
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s right's policy;
• Attend all facility meetings and case conferences as director by Supervisor;
• Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, Director of Nursing, CNO or COO. 

Benefits 

• Medical Insurance  
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance  
• Long & short term disability 
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance  
• 403b - Retirement 
• FSA & DCA 
• PFML 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Bonuses & Referral 
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach 
• Education days to use towards CEU's 
• Opportunities for loan forgiveness 
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)