Registered Nurse

69 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605, United States | Nursing | Hourly | 50 per hour | Part Time or Per Diem

| This is a part time position that does not include benefits, with the exception of sick time and retirement contributions.

With the belief that they were there when we needed them, so we must be there now that they need us, Veterans Inc., the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England, is seeking to fill the Registered Nurse position and become a valued member of Veterans Inc. team!

This position is responsible for conducting nursing and medication assessments for clients at admission, overseeing the dispensing of medication, monitoring patient health progress, delivering health education groups, and providing case management services.

We have Part-Time (20 hours / week) and per diem positions available in our Shrewsbury and Worcester locations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY :

Oversees the health and nursing care of patients while monitoring their progress towards treatment goals.

Respond to patient care needs / issues and assists with activities of daily living.

Coordinates patient's care to assure procedures, treatments, transfers, and / or referrals are completed in a timely manner, encompassing standards of clinical nursing practice and Veterans Inc. policies.

Provides medication education and administers medications as ordered by the Medical Director and maintains accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed.

Responsible for safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, and Board of Pharmacy.

Collects and processes urine specimens as needed, manage test results as ordered by the Medical Director and ensures the completion of all forms involved in these procedures.

Provide patient education on health-related issues individually and in a group environment.

Attends and participates in all meetings as required.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE :

Minimum Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is highly valued.

Must have a current and valid Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse

Current certification in CPR

Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred. Experience providing nursing care in a substance abuse treatment setting is highly valued.

Must be able to successfully pass a CORI / Background records check.

Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website () . Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter / resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page () . Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact careers1@veteransinc.org (careers@veteransinc.org) .

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.