Nurse- Per Diem - Brighton

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts. 

Bay Cove Human Services is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply.

Job Summary: 

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

This position is non-exempt.

Essential Functions of the Position: 

• Responsible for care of patients on unit

• Monitor 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 records all medications

• Participates in ongoing discharge planning with counseling staff and administrators

Job Requirements: 

• Massachusetts registration and license, RN

• 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

• Must be able and willing to work with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders in a respectful and compassionate manner

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

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