Per Diem RN SUD MGH Bridge Clinic MGH

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The Bridge Clinic Substance Use Disorder per diem Registered Nurse position is part of the Massachusetts General Hospital Program for Substance Use and Addiction Services (PSAS) hospital-wide program to improve access to evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) care.

This position will provide care in the HOPE Clinic a transitional clinic that works to engage and stabilize high risk patients before connecting them to long-term care in the community. This clinic serves pre- and post-partum women as well as the pediatric needs of the children.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assuring competent compassionate individualized nursing care for patients with SUD. This role collaborates all members of the care team to ensure that patient care is coordinated comprehensive and that care transitions are seamless. This is a part-time per diem position with primary hours from Monday-Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM and 8:30AM-1PM on Saturdays & Sundays.
At least 2 years experience in an obstetrical or pediatric setting.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
competent compassionate evidencebased nursing care utilizing the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Actively manage patient flow including rooming and triaging
Triage and help identify level of care and intervention needed in cases of substance intoxication or withdrawal
Expedite appropriate care and treatment of the patient utilizing assessment critical reasoning and clinical judgment
Integrate knowledge of each patients history and unique circumstances
Document nursing assessment interventions plan and outcome in the patient record in a timely manner
Assess triage provide nursing consultation and perform follow-up and surveillance of patient status and outcomes utilizing a variety of telecommunications technologies
Create a therapeutic relationship with patient and family
Provide health education to facilitate patient treatment including but not limited to medications for SUD and PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) safer drug use prevention of infections
Respect and support patient and familys cultural beliefs and values individual needs health goals and treatment preferences.
with the pharmacy and the outpatient team to obtain medication orders prescriptions refills and communication as needed
Complete toxicology screening for patients
Assess and medically manage withdrawal from opioids appropriate to the level of care provided or refer for a higher level of care if indicated using and appropriately interpreting standardized screening and assessment tools and standard withdrawal assessment scales
Provide outpatient pharmacotherapy for addiction including opioid antagonist or agonist therapy such as naltrexone buprenorphine and methadone.
Administer injectable SUD pharmacotherapy as indicated
Consult with members of the treatment team and other treatment professionals to devise an individualized plan for optimal psychosocial treatment for individual patients.
Work as part of a team involved in intensive case management of individuals with substance use disorders
with all members of the health care team to ensure coordination of care.
Review and follow-up with patients and members of the health care team to ensure that patients are current with all necessary tests screenings and follow-up care
Attend weekly all team rounds
Track and follow-up with care team and patient on all critical referrals and test results.
Evaluate effectiveness of care and interventions for assigned group of patients in collaboration with the health care team
Communicate with members of the health care team including in-patient and outpatient teams to ensure continuity in care transitions
Create a healthy respectful work environment
Development
Maintain and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing practice.
Adhere to departmental requirements for required training.
Identify specific learning needs and goals and collaborates with nursing leadership in developing a plan to meet them.
and all other duties as indicated within scope of practice especially spearheading projects related to addiction care in the practices

Job Summary

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner providing individualized nursing care and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
Maintain accurate detailed reports and records.
-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
-Record patients medical information and vital signs.
-Monitor record and report symptoms or changes in patients conditions.
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess plan implement or evaluate patient care plans.
-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions.

Education
Bachelors Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse RN - State License - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Onsite

100 Blossom Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

Grade

GHCARN055

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