Nurse

Location: Outpatient Treatment Program – Waltham, MA

Schedule: 32 hours a week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Pay rate: $35/hour (LPN) - $37/hour (RN)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401k with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Qualifications:

• Must be a MA Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Must have a current CPR certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.

The Outpatient Nurse is responsible for:

• Administering medication to clients as outlined in medication administration policy.
• The control, counting and appropriate documentation of onsite medication.
• Educating clients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medication assisted treatment.
• Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribes physician’s orders.
• Assisting in the admission process and documents substance use diagnosis as required.