Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high quality nursing care to patients. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and responsibilities. Is accountable for safely managing the administration of medication and monitoring effectiveness.

$3,000 sign on bonus (prorated for part time)

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s safety status.
• Collaborates with other members of the team in providing health information and maintenance of the medical record.
• Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assists with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
• Responds to patient care needs and issues, assists patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Collaborates with and directs other nursing staff to assist with any patient nursing needs.
• Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process ensuring that patient safety is addressed.
• Is expected to participate in treatment team meetings, assist with development of care plans, and reports directly to the program Director issues as they arise.
• Complies with agency personnel policies and procedures as, well as with policies and procedures specific to the facility.
• Provide physical examinations as necessary to current clients or those entering the program.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse, current certification in CPR.
• Experience with addiction treatment preferred. Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance abuse treatment population in a sensitive manner, an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting and must share a customer service orientation. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs and maintains confidentiality.
  
  

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled