RN / LPN - Days - NEW RATES - ** SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE**

Company: SSTAR
Location: Fall River
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:Shift: First Shift,Second Shift,WeekendSSTAR is hiring Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses (RN and LPN) for our Inpatient Facility. The ATS-Detox unit manages acute withdrawal and prepares patient to continue their recovery by alleviating acute physical and emotional dysfunctions that have resulted from their substance use. The program provides medically monitored detoxification and stabilization to individuals that are dependent on various substances. ** Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus** for Full-Time New Hires and Enhanced Differentials! Shifts: 7a-7p; Full time (36 hours/week)Every other Weekend is required. Pay is commensurate upon experience.Summary:The Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible and accountable for a designated number of patients on the Inpatient Unit. Nurses are responsible for recovery specialists assigned to assist with the care of the patients.Specific ResponsibilitiesNurse renders and supervises care of patients on the Inpatient UnitsImplements specific detoxification protocols as designated by the Medical DirectorNurse participates in the evaluation of patient's condition and progress with other team membersObserves patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follows prescribed course of treatmentNurse records and reports all pertinent information related to patients' condition and effects of treatmentAssigns duties and supervises Recovery Specialists.Reports to Nursing Administrator on call all emergency, medical and disciplinary situations that require administrative intervention.Reports to medical doctor, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist, as necessary.Nurse participates with other staff members in implementing program objectives and philosophyParticipates in regularly scheduled meetings, attends conferences and in-services to keep abreast of new trends in nursing practice.Participates in the development of the nursing treatment plan.Nurse participates in QA as assigned by the nursing director.Other duties as required.Experience and Skills:Required Professional Qualifications:License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Commonwealth of MassachusettsCurrent certification in BLS/CPRUnderstanding of detoxification regimes in substance abuse a plus but will trainParticipation in required CEU programsExperience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) a plusFamiliarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgroundsGeneral knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be servedMust submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying informationAppreciation of and desire to be part of the treatment team which is dedicated to providing client with optimal therapeutic careJob Benefits:403BDental insuranceDisability insurance through Massachusetts PFMLEmployee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.Health insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceFlexible Spending AccountOpportunities to earn CEU'sVoluntary Benefits including, Pet Insurance, Term and Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability.From: SSTAR

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