Nurse (per diem)
Haverhill, Massachusetts
RN
Posted Aug 18
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Outpatient
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Shift differential
- +$3/hr
The median for nursing in Massachusetts is $40/hr, across 426 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Location: Haverhill, MA - Outpatient Treatment Program
Schedule
Per Diem
Pay rate: $35.00/hour (LPN) $37.00/hour (RN). $3.00/hour weekend differential
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered 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
Must be a MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). 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. Must have a valid Driver's License
Sourced from Spectrum Health Systems’ careers page.
Requirements
- Must be a MA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
- 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.
- Must have a valid Driver's License
Place
- City
- Haverhill, Massachusetts
- Median rent
- $1,668/mo
- Local household income
- $88,326/yr
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
- Address
- 100 Plaistow Rd, Haverhill, MA 01830, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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