Gavin Foundation

43 Old Colony Ave

Quincy, MA 02169

RN POSITION DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and nursing care services to patients in an Acute Substance Abuse Treatment Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess each patient’s individual needs on the basis of assessment and data collection to ensure proper admission of medications.
• Implement doctor’s orders, administer specified medication, monitor and record vital signs, and maintain medical/ nursing records in the Electronic Health Records (HER).
• Utilize EHR effectively and efficiently.
• Direct duties of Treatment Assistants.
• Observe patients and document their responses to treatment.
• Communicate with counseling staff on a regular basis regarding patient’s progress and treatment plans.
• Discharge patients in accordance with established policy.
• Carry out administrative procedures in compliance with program policies.
• Serve as role model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Knowledge obtained through attainment of applicable state Registered Nurse’s license.
• Skill in implementing nursing protocol.
• Skill in patient assessment.
• Ability to assign and direct work.
• Ability to carry out instruction and accurately document medical information.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Nursing degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid MA Registered Nurse license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

REGULARLY REQUIRED: to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED: to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The work environment is that of a detoxification facility for substance-abusing populations.

• Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases
• Business-related travel

SCHEDULING NEEDS 8-hour shifts

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient
• JCAHO accredited facility

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• EHR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Detox: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Working in Substance Abuse: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person