Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Addiction Medicine - $35 per hour

Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Addiction Medicine for a per diem / prn nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Addiction Medicine
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 8.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Per DiemAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
  About the Registered Nurse Role and Substance Use & Addictive Services This is a part-time or per diem position, with primary hours from 8:30AM-1PM on Saturdays & Sundays. Additional per diem hours during the week available to add as desired. The Office-based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Registered Nurse works at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Program for Substance Use and Addiction Services (PSAS), hospital-wide program strives to improve access to evidence-based care for substance use disorder (SUD This position will provide care in the Bridge Clinic, a transitional clinic that works to engage and stabilize high risk patients before connecting them to long-term care in the community. - Expedite appropriate care and treatment of the patient utilizing assessment, critical reasoning and clinical judgment. - 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 family's cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences. - Complete toxicology screening for patients - Evaluate and medically manage opioid withdrawal based on the level of care or refer to higher level if needed, using standardized tools and 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. Reasons to Choose MGH 1. The State's First Magnet Hospital 2. Opportunities for growth and development 3. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 4. Tuition Reimbursement 5. Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) 6. Free parking for nights and weekends 7. Resources for childcare and emergency backup care 8. Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan. 9. Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events. Skills and Experience for a Registered Nurse-Substance Use - 3-5 years clinical experience required with experience treating patients with substance use disorders and/or HIV/Hepatitis preferred. - Proficiency in toxicology screening and addiction pharmacotherapy treatment options, including long-acting injectable medications (or willingness to learn) - Understanding of the philosophy of harm reduction - Strong interpersonal skills. - Strong patient communication and patient education skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Education/Degree for a Registered Nurse - Graduate of an accredited nursing program. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; new graduates must have a BSN degree. Licensure, Certifications, or Registration for a Registered Nurse-Substance Use - BLS Certification - Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) certification required or willingness to achieve CARN certification in first 9 months of employment. About Mass General Hospital -- Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. -- Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. -- If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work. Mass General Brigham Job ID #3292990. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (Rn)-Per Diem, Rn Addiction MedicineAbout Mass General BrighamJoin the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We're helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs. Together, we're connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs

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