Nurse- Andrew House Boston- Addiction Services – Bay Cove Human Services – Jamaica Plain, MA

Sign on Bonus: $2,000 for LPN $3,000 for RN

1/2 of the amount to be paid at 6 months and the other 1/2 to be paid at 12 months of hire

Salary: RN: $45 LPN: $35

Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1 an hour.

Mission Statement:

Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.

Job Summary:

Your position as Staff Nurse supports this mission in your daily care of Andrew House patients. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements for the Position

  • Massachusetts registration and license
  • Three years hospital experience is required, at least one year of which involved acute admissions on either a medical, surgical or emergency service
  • Prior substance use disorder or mental health treatment experience preferred
  • A COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position. One COVID-19 shot is acceptable, contingent on the individual receiving the second shot within the allotted time frame.

Mission Traits:

  • Must be able and willing to work with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders in a respectful and compassionate manner
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work as a team and independently
  • Ability to uphold confidentiality standards and professional boundaries

Physical Qualifications:

  • Must be physically able to participate in the Bay Cove CPR and CPI trainings and be able to endure the physical strain of performing CPR for several minutes while awaiting assistance

Essential Functions of Position:

Responsible for care of patients on unit

  • Monitors vital signs and notify M.D. as necessary
  • Assess changes in patient conditions
  • Medicates PRN, according to standing orders
  • Telephone and initial screening of all patients for admission, obtaining as medically accurate history as possible
  • Keeps accurate nursing notes describing patients’ physical conditions and activities
  • Records all medications
  • Ensures supervision of orderlies
  • Performs narcotic count at beginning and end of shift
  • Provides thorough and accurate report of patients’ status to oncoming shift
  • Reports unusual events to Nurse Manager
  • Observes for signs and symptoms of medication toxicity
  • Observe for signs and symptoms of Psychiatric decompensation
  • Conducts ongoing condition checks as required for patients on the unit
  • Sets appropriate boundaries/limits with patients
  • Participates in ongoing discharge planning with counseling staff and administrators

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • License reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay
  • Differential pay
  • Overtime pay
  • Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Jamaica Plain, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Have you ever worked for a Bay Cove Human Services program? YES/NO If YES, which program?

Experience:

  • Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • nursing license (Required)

Work Location: One location

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