Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Amergis is partnered with a much respected facility in Tewksbury, MA who are currently seeking RNs to assist them at their Psychiatric Inpatient facility

Details of the position include:

Title: Psych Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Tewksbury MA (in person)

Setting: 24/7 Psych/Detox Facility (inpatient)

Schedule: Full time and part time openings, 3p-11p

Pay Rate: $55/hr

About the Facility: This facility is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care.

This facility provides Acute Treatment Services (ATS) & Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS), and is a 32-bed facility that provides clinical stabilization services to adults struggling with drugs, including heroin and prescription drugs, or alcohol. Acute treatment services designated for up to 12 individuals for medically managed withdrawal services. They provide residential substance abuse treatment for adults in a physically and psychologically safe environment and additional inpatient medically managed detoxification services, including those with co-occurring mental health issues. Their highly structured environment focuses on resolving addiction issues, building the foundation for a sustainable recovery, and developing a healthy, productive and meaningful lifestyle.

Position Summary: The program is staffed by highly skilled professionals who work with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan and determine appropriate aftercare. The facility is currently seeking RNs to oversee the Medical Services through an Integrated Care Model, implementing doctor’s orders, monitoring specified medication/refills, monitoring and recording vital signs as needed, and maintaining medical/ nursing records. The Nurse will also observe patients and provide accurate and timely documentation of their treatment progress, and coordinate and assist Case Managers regarding client’s progress and treatment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse

  KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of EHR systems

• Ensure patient confidentiality in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

• Knowledge on best practices associated from the American Society of Addiction Medicine

• Knowledge on Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders

• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder and other co-occurring conditions

  Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete Nursing Assessments, COWS, CIWA Assessments upon admission

• Complete COWS/CIWA and ASAM assessment aligned with medical orders for protocols associated to withdrawal management.

• Complete medical clearance exam at time of intake

• Complete Medication Monitoring and all required documentation

• Complete Medication Counts at start and finish of shift of all control and non-control substances

• Work closely with clinical team during MDT meetings to offer and provide client medical insight as part of case presentations.

• Consult with staff and attend case conferences, as needed

• Work collaboratively with Medical Director for medication reconciliation process.

• Works to achieve standing orders and medical orders for medication.

• Able to organize and keep record of frequency and urgent medical exams

• Directly works in collaboration with community providers for medication refills and reconciliation.

• Complete evaluations based on client request for medical attention, emergency and non-emergency triage and physical/mental health rounds for safety and condition monitoring

• Keep electronic health records up to date including progress notes and assessments of service.

• Educating clients on their current medical diagnosis, needs and medical histories; educating clients on medication information and usages

• Alerting physicians when conditions worsen or if abnormalities arise.

• Works in collaboration with counselors to ensure proper medication management and medication planning

• Works directly with Program Director on any medication errors and medication monitoring procedure

• Works uniformly with Recovery Specialist on medication monitoring procedure

• Ensure responsibilities regarding Duty to Warn and Mandated Reporting are fulfilled

  Physical & Mental Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

  Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

• Medication Monitoring: 1 year (Required)

• EHR systems: 2 years (Required)

• Psych/Detox (preferred)

  *Bilingual a plus!

  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!

  Adam Batchelor | Amergis Staffing

  Recruiter| Government Services

  781-657-1826 Office | 866-941-7397 Fax

  adbatche@amergis.com

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.