Registered Nurse - No Experience Required

The McLean Addiction Treatment Center at Naukeag, located in Petersham, MA, is a 14 day Residential Program for adults with co-occurring substance use and other psychiatric disorders.

This per-diem nurse will function as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team consisting of CRCs, LICSWs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and admissions / aftercare specialists.

Utilizing the nursing process, responsibility for providing for nursing care needs of patients within the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE :

Responsibility #1 :

Accurately assesses patients' needs

Standards :

1.1 Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual / potential health problems and functional status. Utilizes Recovery Oriented Framework to identify patient strengths.

1.2 Communicates findings effectively to members of the healthcare team.

1.3 Documentation reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients' response to treatment interventions

1.4 Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation

Responsibility #2 :

Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients.

Standards :

2.1 Modifies and individualizes Nursing Plan of Care and protocol

2.2 Participates in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan

2.3 Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care need

2.4 Partners with patients / families to support recovery goal

Responsibility #3 :

Provides and implements nursing care interventions.

Standards :

3.1 Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patient

3.2 Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration using BMV scanning

3.3 Reviews physician orders in a timely manner

3.4 Promotes interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives and recovery-oriented goal

3.5 Participates in leading patient groups

Responsibility #4 :

Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions.

Standards :

4.1 Documentation on the Nursing Plan of Care, protocols, and Assessment Flowsheet reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients' response to treatment intervention

4.2 Accurately communicates patients' clinical status at clinical team rounds and change of shift report

4.3 Utilizes evidence-based nursing knowledge to guide practice decision

Responsibility #5 :

Provides a leadership role in organizing and providing patient care.

Standard

5.1 Provides direction and supervision of MHSs. Delegate care intervention

5.2 Assumes a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencie

5.3 Promotes / provides for critical incident de-briefing following emergency event

5.4 Anticipates acute milieu problems and delegates staff appropriately

5.5 Participates in the training and education of RNs, MHSs, and other healthcare provider

Responsibility #6 :

Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others.

Standard

6.1 Provides health teaching related to patient needs and recovery goal

6.2 Documents teaching in the patient's record

6.3 Informs treatment team of patient and significant others' learning need

Responsibility #7 :

Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.

Standard

7.1 Completes mandatory Inservice requirement

7.2 Maintains competency for treating patient population

7.3 Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleague

7.4 Identifies strengths and areas for professional / practice development with supervisor

Responsibility #8 :

Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication.

Standard

8.1 Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality

8.2 Communicates positively, supportively, and with courtesy to the patients and staff

8.3 Presents self in a positive and professional manner

Responsibility #9 :

Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital, department, and unit.

Standard

9.1 Demonstrates effective time management

9.2 Demonstrates economical management of services and supplie

9.3 Notifies shift coordinator / charge nurse of availability for additional assignment

Qualifications

Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire. Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.

Education :

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

Licensure :

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusett

Skills :

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to utilize the nursing process and to work collaboratively

Experience :

No experience required; one year medical / psychiatric experience preferred

EEO Statement

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.