Nurse (RN) - New Day Residence - Part Time
Somerville, MA, USA Req #2806
Thursday, July 18, 2024
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.
Bay Cove Human Services is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply.
Wednesday 8am-12pm, Thursday & Friday 11am-7pm (exact hours negotiable as long as established hours meet the need of the program/residents) - 20 hours total - Part Time
Mission Statement:Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.
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 non-exempt position.
Essential Functions of Position:
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of residents based on 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.
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