Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days
Mileage Reimbursement
Job Title: R.N. Substance Use Disorder Program | $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Work Location: Ware, MA
Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
EOE M/F/D/V
Union/Non-Union
Job Summary: We're looking for a Registered Nurse [RN] or an LPN to join our Cornerstone site that include the Substance Use Disorder and the Adult Clinical Community Services. The Nurse work within a team model, establishing open communications, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. Registered Nurse [RN] & License Practical Nurse [LPN] will be accountable to the Program Director and will coordinate functions and activities that provide for, maintain, and promote the health of persons in need of psychiatric services The Registered Nurse is one who actively promotes the Center's philosophy, and maintains a high level of commitment to the program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Works within processes and procedures of referral source
Coordinates exchange of information among Persons, staff, and extra-agency, medical/nursing providers
Consults with staff regarding Person special physical care needs
Liaisons with other service-providing agencies
Interacts with Persons in order to assess needs, provide information, discuss problems, and encourage growth and development
Provides informal counseling in areas of health and psycho-physiological well-being
Monitors Person progress in areas of health and psycho-physiological well-being
Accompany Persons to medical reviews as needed
Notifies supervisory staff immediately in the event of a Person crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program
Informs Persons regarding medication function, effects, and side effects
Monitors drug blood level and side effects of medications
Insures yearly physical assessments are performed to maintain accurate baseline data
Assesses Persons with specific physical complaints
Makes appropriate medical interventions, e.g. arranges appointments with prescribing physicians of medication review
Coordinates communication among health care providers serving each Person
Minimum Qualifications:
Certification as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
Two years' experience working with a psychiatric population
Driver's license required
Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.