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Jobs › New Bedford, MA › LPN High Point Treatment Center LPN New Bedford, MA Apply Dosing Nurse Requirements ? TB Screening ? CPR Certification ? Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program ? Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA) ? Therapeutic Boundaries Training ? Ability to care for diverse populations ? Incident Report Training ? All Hazards Training ? Infection Control Training ? Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction) ? Ability to lift 50 lbs. ? Computer Skills ? Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner ? Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders) and Medical Co-morbidities Dosing Nurse Duties and Responsibilities ? Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations; ? Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health; ? Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards; ? Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome; ? Be familiar with best practice standards in line with MA Dept of Mental Health regulations; ? Delegates to and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) as appropriate; ? Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) staff; ? Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments (RN) and procedures; ? Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical / psychiatric illness; ? Assess physiological and behavioral health status of the patient each shift; ? Documents patient information according to established protocols as well as any psychiatric /medical conditions as per DPH and DMH Regulations indicate; ? Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship; ? Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner; ? Maintain patient safety by adhering to ordered safety checks and participating in patient restraints and seclusions as necessary ? Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team; ? Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner; ? Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies; ? Order medications as needed through the identified program pharmacy; ? Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions; ? Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns; ? Attend mandatory meetings and trainings; ? Perform unit duties as directed by specific ABTU performance specifications; ? Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing. Dosing Nurse Qualifications ? Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing. ? Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and maintain current licensure. ? Certified Addiction Registered Nurse certification or Psychiatric Nurse Certification eligible preferred. Active Filters LPN New Bedford, MA Clear All Apply