- Professional
- Office in New Bedford
Charge Nurse
Program & Location: Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), New Bedford
Education: RN or LPN
Pay Range: $34-$49/hr depending on licensure and experience
Shift: All shifts available
Status: Full Time, 40hrs/week
Education: RN or LPN
Pay Range: $34-$49/hr depending on licensure and experience
Shift: All shifts available
Status: Full Time, 40hrs/week
About Us
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point recognizes, more now than ever, the need for a work life balance! Our leave time package for eligible staff is unmatched and allows employees the time off they need to rest, relax and enjoy life! Time off requests placed with more than 30 days are typically granted and within 30 days a scheduler app assists in trading or filling shifts. Shift trades are allowed even if it accrues overtime. High Point also understands the need to support and recognize staff diversity. In addition to our leave time package, we offer one floating holiday per quarter to allow staff the time off to observe and celebrate their cultures and beliefs! Also, we are consistently monitoring the economy and like agencies to adjust our pay grades at least once a year to, not only remain competitive, but to maintain livable wages. Continued education opportunities assist RN’s in expanding their skills.
Benefits
- 403b - Retirement
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Long & short-term disability
- Discounted personal insurances
- FSA & DCA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sign-On Bonuses & Referral Incentives
- Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
- Education days to use towards CEU's or Volunteer Work
- Free meals at select programs and when available
Charge Nurse Requirements
- Experience in a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting;
- Two years’ supervisory experience recommended;
- Must present as courteous and professional at all times;
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks;
- Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion;
- Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAHO`s electronic medical records;
- Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner;
- An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs;
- An understanding of boundaries and ethics;
- Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations;
- TB screening;
- Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program;
- CPR Certification.
Charge Nurse Duties and Responsibilities
- Compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, DMH, and all other regulatory agencies as require;
- Assure patient care is meeting best practice standards;
- Assure compliance with all governing regulations and payor guidelines;
- Assure compliance with High Point policies and procedures;
- Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff;
- Assist in developing nursing and medication records on each patient;
- Reviews and makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures
- Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed;
- Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the unit in collaboration with the pharmacy;
- Responsible for the scheduling nurses in order to maintain adequate nursing staffing patterns in order to manage the day to day operations; monitoring call outs; staff supervision; holds staff accountable and audits narcotic books;
- Responsible for assessing the acuity of unit and providing direct patient care as needed;
- Reviews Incident Reports and Restraint Documentation as required; ensures accurate and timely completion;
- Provide supervision for nursing personnel per HPAO supervision policy;
- Maintain and update nursing policy and procedure manual
- Maintains infection control data and oversee compliance with OSHA requirements and completes hand hygiene monitoring
- Participate in all required committee meetings
- Responsible for the proper disposal of medications
- Responsible for the scheduling of nurses in order to maintains adequate nursing staffing patterns in order to manage the day-to-day operation of the unit
- Monitors active and inactive EHR records for correct and complete documentation
- Assists in the development and monitoring of group schedule, as applicable
- Encourages nursing participation in education opportunities
- Responsible to attend monthly meeting to maintain consistency in nursing practice
- Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth
- Will attend monthly Director of Nurse’s meeting and follow up by holding monthly unit nursing meeting
- Provides patient education groups or designates another RN/LPN, as applicable
- Responsible to ensure patient plan of care is updated accordingly following any crisis intervention
- Assures the debriefing is completed after restraints/code green
- Utilize standard precautions at all times
- Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s right
- Attend all facility meetings and case conferences as director by Supervisor;
- Attend mandatory training
- Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Program Director, Director of Nursing or COO.
Charge Nurse Qualifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts;
- BS in Nursing preferred;
- Experience in a behavioral health care and/or substance use disorder settings.
- CARN or Psychiatric Nurse Certification, if applicable.
