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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Come join a friendly and inclusive team that provides quality care! Community Healthlink (CHL) recognizes the power of a diverse community and seeks applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for a Part Time-benefits eligible Acute Care RNin Worcester.

Behavioral Health Addiction Urgent Care(BHAUC) is a center for individuals suffering from substance use disorder and mental illness. The program is a gateway to getting clients in needed treatment for addiction and/or mental crisis by providing an evaluation, bed search and support from our team. Behavioral Health Addiction Urgent Care is an exciting, dynamic environment in which all members of the multidisciplinary team work together to ensure the best outcomes for our clients. Apply today, and be on the front lines of the fight against the opioid epidemic that has stolen far too many lives!

As an RN at BHAUC you'd be triaging adult clients seeking mental health and addiction treatment. Physical assessment including review of systems, substance use and mental health assessment to determine level of care. The RN/LPN along with the inter disciplinary team will explore treatment options internally or throughout the state with individuals. The RN/LPN also responds to medical emergencies. The RN/LPN will report directly to the Program Director and Assistant Director.

Benefits:

Compensationbased on education and related work experience, licensure and other qualifications

Health and Dental insurance (available upon starting)

Generous paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation time

CEU benefits

Life and Disability insurance

401k with agency contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts available

Wellness activity discounts

• Renders and supervises care of patients on the unit. Ensures safety of all clients on unit.
• Complete nursing assessments of clients screening and testing for but not limited to such diseases as Covid 19, diabetes, hypertension, tuberculosis etc...
• Monitors medication in consultation with the Medical Director and on call physicians. Properly documents all medication per program requirements. Administers medication as prescribed by physicians per program requirements. This may include injections. Provides information and teaching about medication. Works with clients and case managers to ensure all medications are obtained for discharge.
• Participates in the evaluation of client's condition and progress with other team members.
• Observe and assess patients for medical clinical signs and symptoms or withdrawal and follows prescribed course of treatment, with notification to the Medical Director as needed.
• Communicates and documents all pertinent information related to client's condition and effects of treatment to team members.
• Reports to Administrator on call, all emergency, medical and disciplinary situations that require administrative intervention.
• Participates with other staff members in implementing program objectives and philosophy.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings, attends conferences and in-services to keep abreast of new trends in nursing practice.Attends trainings on Medication Assisted Treatment to be knowledgeable and able to provide client education and medication as prescribed.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned by Program Director, Nursing Supervisor and/ or Director of Nursing.
• Must be able to bend, kneel and stand for periods of time in order to assist clients when necessary and follow treatment protocols.
• Administer emergency care (i.e. CPR, seizures), makes referrals to Emergency Room as necessary.
• Assess daily patient care needs in conjunction with the clinical, case management and medical team.
• Work with clients to coordinate care with their PCP, psychiatrist, and other professionals, including but not limited to medication refills and follow up medical appointments.
• Resolves problems on the unit before he/she reports off and communicates any pertinent information to all oncoming staff and on call manager as needed.
• Reports to the Program Director, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manger or on call manager all issues on the unit.
• Provides medical review of referrals from outside agencies, ER's and CHL Emergency Services as needed.
• Administers standing-order medications as appropriate.
• Obtains client consent and follows up with client's MAT provider to confirm dose and date of last dose, as appropriate, prior to admission
• Performs daily calibration of glucometer strips and other medical equipment and supplies and daily checks on emergency equipment and ensures it is ready for use
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Qualifications:

• N08: Acute Care RN: Valid RN Massachusetts License
• Current CPR
• Excellent assessment and triage skills
• Awake overnight staff must be able to remain awake and alert during the overnight shift to provide a safe and healthy environment for our clients and co-workers
• 2-3 years nursing experience with substance abuse and/or mental health preferred
• Experienced with electronic health records required
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team
• Appreciation and a desire to be part of an Integrated Care team which provides clients with optimal therapeutic care.
• Ability to work with diverse client population
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) oral and written communication skills a plus
• Must be able to pass a CORI background check

Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.