The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. In this role you will work with a team environment providing care to adults and/or teens at CHD’s Crisis Stabilization Unit; this is part of a single location providing crisis, outpatient behavioral health and brief stabilization care. 

 Essential duties for these roles may include:

• Collaborating with nurses, physicians, advance practice nurses, psychologists, social workers, or other professionals
• Collaborating with guardians, relatives, and significant others of people served when clinically indicated
• Documenting assessments and treatments in the electronic health record
• Monitoring vital signs
• Assessment of signs of substance withdrawal and completion of standardized assessment tools such as the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS, CIWA, CIWAb)
• Fills physician orders
• Administers medications
• Manage Medication Refill requests and Triage requests
• Engages in a medication reconciliation process
• Coordinates medical care
• Contributes to comprehensive assessments
• Brief crisis counseling
• Individualized crisis prevention planning
• Providing psychoeducation
• Assisting with discharge planning and care coordination

REQUIRMENTS:

• Registered Nurse License in the State of Massachusetts
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check
• Approved criminal background check (CORI)
• Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. Ideal candidate will be able to accommodate a full time, 40hr/week schedule based on the Clinic needs.
• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish preferred.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be a self-motivated team player with a harm-reduction orientation to care. They will bring strong organizational skills, an ability to work independently and a passion for care for the individuals served.  Lastly, bring your positive approach and sense of humor to fit in with our team of professionals!  

We offer a competitive salary to ensure that your hard work is recognized and rewarded. If you are looking for a chance to have a positive impact in this rewarding opportunity, apply today and join us in creating a brighter future for those we serve.

• Pay rates is $45/hr. (With differential offered for bi-lingual candidates)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403(B)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition assistance

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way:  

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. 

CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY! 

If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!