Nurse - (part-time)
Spectrum Health Systems
Summary
The Nurse is responsible for administering medication to incarcerated patients enrolled in the Substance Use Disorder Treatment (SUDT) Program and triaging patients referred for Opioid and/or Alcohol Use Disorder.
Job description
- Administering medication to incarcerated patients who are enrolled in the Substance Use Disorder Treatment (SUDT) Program
- Triaging patients referred to treatment for Opioid Use and/or Alcohol Use Disorder
- Control, counting and administer medication in accordance with state and federal standards and regulation
- Successful completion of 40 Hour Department of Correction New Employee Training
Qualifications
- Valid MA nursing license from accredited school required, LPN or RN
- Must have current CPR/BLS certification or obtain certification within 90 days of hire
- Experience in substance abuse/mental health preferred
- DOC experience preferred
Requirements
- Valid MA nursing license from accredited school required, LPN or RN
- Must have current CPR/BLS certification or obtain certification within 90 days of hire
- Experience in substance abuse/mental health preferred
- DOC experience preferred
Benefits
- Weekend shift differential
Company overview
Spectrum Health Systems is a leading non-profit provider of evidence-based substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts. As New England's premier addiction treatment organization, Spectrum offers a comprehensive continuum of CARF-accredited services including inpatient detoxification, clinical stabilization, residential treatment, outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and peer recovery support. The organization operates five inpatient facilities, fifteen outpatient clinics, and five peer recovery support centers across Massachusetts, serving over 15,000 individuals annually through more than 55 treatment programs. Spectrum has pioneered innovative approaches such as mobile opioid use disorder treatment vans and specialized programs for juvenile offenders and justice-involved individuals. With a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees, the organization maintains a strong commitment to breaking down barriers to care and increasing access to treatment while adapting to evolving research on substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.