Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

Help provide individualized nursing care to those in recovery from substance use in the Massachusetts community!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Registered Nurse in the Dorchester Family Center at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Dorchester Family Center with the following :

• Performing and documenting thorough assessments of individuals in recovery from substance use with their knowledge of specific biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual dimensions.
• Providing care with kindness and sensitivity, preserving individuals' autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Recognizing the unique needs of dually diagnosed individuals and special populations.
• Overseeing medication distribution.
• Completing intakes and discharges of those in recovery.
• Making medical assessments, as needed.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with the members of the health care team.

Who are we?

The Dorchester Family Center provides long-term residential family substance use treatment for women and their children of all ages, from newborns to teens.

The diverse experienced team at the Dorchester Family Center provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling, therapy and psycho-educational groups, individualized treatments plans, and medical and mental health referrals, among others.

Our goal is to provide a safe and sober living environment to allow successful family reunification and long-term family stabilization.

Reasons to work with BHN :

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person's life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Registered Nurse?

• Working knowledge of ethics and legal parameters of working with substance abuse clients.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (preferred) or Diploma / Degree in Nursing (required).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration (required).
• Maintains current licensure and certifications.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience (preferred).
• Leadership experience (preferred).
• Demonstrates proficiency in applying the nursing process to individuals and families.
• Ability to collaborate with other care givers.
• Ability to delegate to peers and other care givers consistent with their level of expertise.
• Ability to understand, empathize and work with an addicted population, including those with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards and CARF standards.
• Ability to advocate for clients.
• In successful recovery for at least 2 years, if applicable (required).

NOTICE

In accordance with the BHN's Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents, and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated during flu season (defined as October 1st - through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) no later than day one of employment.

Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

How do I apply to be a Registered Nurse?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.