Lead Nurse (RN)

Promises/Washburn House is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse for our Worcester, MA Facility!

3rd shift 11pm to 7am

Pay $50 to $54 per hour plus night shift differential

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

At the Washburn House addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we strive to provide a higher level of care. Our vision includes constantly enhancing and perfecting our techniques to provide our clients with the best therapeutic options possible. Through a close-knit community of staff, residents, and family, we can build a brand-new life for our clients.

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Nurse provides professional, direct client care and oversight of medical staff in a medical detoxification and residential program settings and mental health residential setting in accordance with established program procedures. This position collaborates with efforts of health team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Facilitate training and observance of medication administration with nursing staff at hire and annually.

· Monitor medical device inventory throughout the year.

· Assist DON with inventory and ordering medical supplies.

· Assist with monthly medication room audits

· Assist in monitoring staff attendance and follow up with DON.

· Taking calls from staff for coverage issues.

· Flexibility with work time is required so the Lead Nurse is available to cover where needed.

· Will be on call for nursing when DON is on vacation.

· Assist in auditing previous day admissions to be sure nursing is staying compliant with all PBH guidelines for patient care.

· Communicate with DON regarding any deficient training needs for staff.

· Assist DON with initiating monthly nursing meetings.

· Assist and/or facilitate NEO and CLIA training of staff at hire and annually.

· Monitor and assist with delivery of any nursing needs RE: medications or supplies.

· Assist with influx of admits and be responsible for checking shift report.

· Ensure nursing group notes are put in as required and assist with this duty when high volume requires it.

· The Lead Nurse will assist with monthly glucometer checks, monthly CLIA Audits, monitoring of narcotic count sheets and temp logs.

· Oversee fulfillment of client’s medical orders, address client medical concerns.

· Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections to clients as directed by provider.

· Serve as first line in any medical emergency and works with the clinical team in incidences of psychiatric emergencies.

· Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorize

Record client observations and activities in client records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.

Assist with aspects of admission/discharge process, including:

• Pre-screen of new clients for appropriateness for admission.
• Obtain physical assessment data and health history.
• Inventory and caring for clients’ personal possessions.
• Complete discharge paperwork.
• · Follow all policies and procedures with regard to client information protection, including alcohol-drug client confidentiality and HIPAA.
• · Maintains and adheres to established infection control/employee health program.
• · Maintain and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• · Attend training on chemical dependency as required.
• · Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with current clients, family members, referrals sources and vendors.
• · Comply with the company’s code of conduct.
• · Availability for alternate, evening and weekend shifts may be required to meet state and regulatory agency requirements and business necessity.
• · Must maintain current/active licensure requirements; without any disciplinary actions.
• · Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of accredited RN program, required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Certifications: Current, valid RN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience: Minimum three to five (3-5) years of experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting is preferred.