Addiction Dosing Nurse - Sign on Bonus Eligible!
High Point & Affiliated Organizations
New Bedford, MA
Addiction Dosing Nurse Program & Location: Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), New Bedford Pay Grades: LPN $34 (including shift differential) Status: Part Time (16hrs/week) Shift: Tuesday, Thursday and every other weekend This fast paced, early bird position allows LPN’s to be in and out of work before many people get their day started!
- Directly supporting individuals on their journey towards recovery in an office-based setting.
- Physically low-impact position where the patients manage all of their own ADLs and ambulation.
- Dispense liquid methadone to patients.
- Complete admissions, patient assessments, vitals, and COWS.
- Participate as a leader in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric team to provide quality care.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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
- Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
- 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 lbs.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Posted 2025-09-19
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