What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse (RN/LPN) position at High Point & SEMCOA Job Board?
Nurse (LPN/RN)
Program & Location: Short Term Assessment Evaluation and Treatment Unit, Brockton
Education: Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing
Pay Range: $34 - $50 hour (based on experience and licensure) Plus differentials
Differentials:
Overnight: $7 (weekday) - $8 (Friday & Saturday)
Evening: $5 (weekday) - $6 (Saturday & Sunday)
Weekend Day: $2 (Saturday & Sunday)
Shift: 7a-3pm/ 3pm-11pm/ 11pm-7am; All days all shifts
Status: FT-PT-Per Diem
Nurse Requirements:
- TB Screening
- CPR Certification
- Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
- Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
- Therapeutic Boundaries Training
- Ability to care for diverse populations
- Incident Report Training
- All Hazards Training
- Infection Control Training
- Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
- Ability to lift 50
- Computer Skills
- Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner
- Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders) and Medical Co-morbidities
Nurse Duties and Responsibilities:
- Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations;
- Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health;
- Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards;
- Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome;
- Be familiar with best practice standards in line with MA Dept of Mental Health regulations;
- Delegates to and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) as appropriate;
- Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) staff;
- Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments (RN) and procedures;
- Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical / psychiatric illness;
- Assess physiological and behavioral health status of the patient each shift;
- Documents patient information according to established protocols as well as any psychiatric /medical conditions as per DPH and DMH Regulations indicate;
- Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship;
- Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner;
- Maintain patient safety by adhering to ordered safety checks and participating in patient restraints and seclusions as necessary
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team;
- Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner;
- Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies;
- Order medications as needed through the identified program pharmacy;
- Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions;
- Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns;
- Attend mandatory meetings and trainings;
- Perform unit duties as directed by specific ABTU performance specifications;
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing
Nurse Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing.
- Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and maintain current licensure.
- Certified Addiction Registered Nurse certification or Psychiatric Nurse Certification eligible preferred.
High Point is excited to be growing and expanding behavioral health services in the Brockton Community for patients experiencing acute behavioral health crisis seeking services as part of two bedded program initiatives.
High Point is participating in an exciting first of its kind pilot project with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to offer a new inpatient psychiatric program in the Brockton community. The High Point Short Term Assessment Evaluation and Treatment Unit will provide brief assessment, treatment initiation, and disposition planning for individuals seeking treatment for acute behavioral health needs for a period of up to 72 hours. Patients will be referred for inpatient behavioral health services by the local emergency department, community mobile crisis services or Brockton CBHC.
As part of the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) initiative, Brockton High Point will also be hiring for multiple positions under this new pilot program to ensure 24/7/365 program operations. Individuals hired will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals includes licensed clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified peer specialists, patient resource navigators, mental health specialists, nursing, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists. The goal of the pilot project will be to ensure patients seeking acute behavioral health services are able to initiate treatment and transitioned to an appropriate program within 72 hours of admission. Disposition planning will include transfers to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (ACCS), outpatient and community based diversionary services.
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)
About Us
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to prevent and treat substance use and mental health disorders. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.
Salary : $34 - $50
