Per Diem Nurse

## Description
**Location**: Outpatient Treatment Program – Weymouth, MA
**Schedule**: Per Diem
**Pay rate**: $35.00 (LPN), $37.00 (RN)
**Benefits:**

• 401K with company contribution
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

The **Outpatient Nurse** is responsible for

• Administering medication to clients as outlined in medication administration policy.
• The control, counting and appropriate documentation of onsite medication.
• Educating clients on use, purpose, side effects, and other information relating to medication assisted treatment.
• Verifying medication orders with the physician and transcribes physician’s orders.
• Assisting in the admission process and documents substance use diagnosis as required.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• Must be a Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Must have a current CPR certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies.
• Experience in substance abuse/mental health field or an acute care inpatient healthcare environment preferred.