Nurse (RN) - Residential Recovery Services

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Job Summary:

As an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team, the Nurse (RN) maintains a safe therapeutic milieu, provides direct nursing care, and contributes to each resident's treatment plan by supporting medication compliance and monitoring of symptoms. The Nurse (RN) contributes to the Bay Cove’s mission by ensuring the health and safety of residents of the programs while they are on their recovery journey.  

This is an exempt position.

Preferred Schedule: Tues 11a-7p (4 hours), Wed 12p-4p (8 hours), & Thurs 11a-7p (8-hours). Some flexibility. 

Essential Functions of Position:

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of residents based best practices.

• Respond to the needs of the residents, address symptoms of withdrawal and mental health symptoms, implement proper protocols, communicate with physicians regarding resident's status and needs, therapeutically deter AMA's, and facilitate therapeutic groups.

• Oversee implementation of Medication Observation Program and support residential staff in implementing best MOP practices.

• Share responsibility for planning, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate treatment plans and communicate frequently with the treatment team regarding residents’ physical and mental health conditions. 

• Record pertinent information concisely, accurately, and completely, according to the established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions.

• Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal signs and symptoms per protocol.

• Recognize and respond appropriately to priorities in assignments: perform routine assignments independently, seek direction when indicated for unusual or non-routine duties, and advise appropriate personnel of situations requiring additional nursing expertise or technical follow-up.

• Communicate rules and policies clearly to residents and their family members and seek feedback to assure a clear understanding.

• Respond professionally and appropriately in crisis situations.

• Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements for the position:

• Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.

• One (1) year of hospital experience is required, which involved acute admissions on either medical, surgical, or emergency service.

• Prior substance use disorder or mental health treatment experience preferred.

• Prior experience with individuals who are unhoused is preferred.

• Prior experience in harm reduction and trauma responsive patient care preferred.

• Demonstrated professional writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Intermediate proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.

• Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency. 

• Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals. 

• Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy. 

• Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals. 

• Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners.

• Ongoing detection and interpretation of information on documents, monitors, and labels and accompanying response, as well as to identification of equipment and supplies.

• Frequent interaction with providers, colleagues, customers, residents/clients, and visitors requiring the employee to communicate, as well as detect and interpret information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, occasionally during emergency situations.

• Frequent communication of accurate information, instructions, and ideas so others will understand. 

• Operation of complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.  This includes frequent phone and computer use for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

• Utilization of the full range of movement to lift, move, or transfer residents up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds.  Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment up to twenty (20) pounds.  

• Undertake lifesaving efforts by conducting CPR via the provision of chest compressions and rescue breathing as needed until relieved by medical professionals.

• Frequent movement throughout the unit to access, obtain, or distribute supplies (sometimes pushing or pulling equipment), interact with residents, assist in the transport of residents, etc.

• Requirement to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time as needed.

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Rate: $45.90

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