RN - Hospital Based SUD Services

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cambridge seeks a Registered Nurse responsible for patient care in a collaborative environment addressing substance use disorders. The ideal candidate should have a current MA RN Licensure and preferably a BSN. Language skills in Portuguese, Spanish, or Haitian Creole are encouraged. This role involves significant patient management responsibilities in a multidisciplinary clinic.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current MA RN Licensure.
• Completion of job specific physical agility test required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to Nursing Standards of Care.
• Manage patients effectively through assessment and evaluation.
• Report directly to a designated nurse manager.

Skills

Interest or experience in mental health

Interest or experience in acute services

Interest or experience in substance use disorders

Portuguese language proficiency

Spanish language proficiency

Haitian Creole language proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

Current MA RN Licensure

Tools

BLS Provider Certification

Job description

Location:CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days:M-F 8-1

Category:Registered Nurse

Department:Hospital Based SUD Services

Job Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week:0.00

Union Name:MNA Cambridge

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Cambridge Health Alliance is expanding services to address substance use disorders for its patients and communities. We are opening a low barrier and harm reduction clinic at The Cambridge Hospital to provide treatment for patients who need immediate attention and who could benefit from additional clinical services. This program will be multidisciplinary and interdepartmental, and collaborate with other departments throughout Cambridge Health Alliance and with our community partners in order to meet the needs of our patients with substance use disorders.

Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing patient care in accordance with established Nursing Standards of Care. The RN demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and directly reports to a designated nurse manager and/or clinical manager / off shift manager.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Current MA RN Licensure
• Current AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) BLS Provider Certification required
• Interest or experience in mental health, acute services, and/or substance use disorders preferred
• Portuguese, Spanish, or Haitian Creole-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply
• In addition, newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job specific physical agility test

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.