Registered Nurse, Tewksbury Transitional Support Services (TSS)

Sign on bonus up to $3000 (pro-rated for part time)

Assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high quality nursing care to patients. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and responsibilities. Is accountable for safely managing the administration of medication and monitoring effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s safety status.

• Collaborates with other members of the team in providing health information and maintenance of the medical record.

• Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assists with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.

• Responds to patient care needs and issues, assists patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Collaborates with and directs other nursing staff to assist with any patient nursing needs.

• Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process ensuring that patient safety is addressed.

• Is expected to participate in treatment team meetings, assist with development of care plans, and reports directly to the program Director issues as they arise.

• Complies with agency personnel policies and procedures as, well as with policies and procedures specific to the facility.

• Provide physical examinations as necessary to current clients or those entering the program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse

• Current certification in CPR. 

• Experience with addiction treatment preferred.

Schedule: Full-time, 30 hours per week. M-F 8am-2pm and part-time, 16-hrs on Saturday & Sunday 6am-2:30pm)