Position Summary: Responsible for planning/providing support and medical/nursing care to individuals admitted to the substance use disorder (SUD) Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC).
We are currently looking for Maryland Licensed LPNs or RNs to work a schedule of 12-hour shifts as follows with the schedule below:
RN: Hourly rate is $42.00
LPN: Hourly rate is $36.00
Part-time Shift:
- Every Saturday; 7:00pm - 7:00am - (Part - time)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Admits clients to CSC and completes necessary documentation.
- Assesses, plans, and provides nursing care to clients.
- Communicates with the on-call prescriber to arrange for prescribing of medication and consult about medical issues.
- Administers medications prescribed by the CSC prescriber.
- Arranges for further medical attention when necessary.
- Completes COWS/CIWA and vital sign checks with clients in the CSC, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
- Partners with other behavioral health staff to provide a range of services to admitted clients, including screening, assessment, brief intervention, referral to treatment, removing barriers to treatment, harm reduction counseling, withdrawal management services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) education, safety assessment/planning, treatment planning, discharge planning, and follow-up services.
- Other duties as assigned, required or needed.
Agency-wide Responsibilities:
- Participates in supervision, in-service training, and staff meetings.
- Maintains good working relationships with co-workers and positively contributes to group morale.
- Completes all administrative duties including time sheets, leave requests, etc.
- Participates in special meetings, committees, or projects as needed.
- Uses appropriate channels of communication to resolve conflicts with other staff.
- Interacts with staff, clients, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
Education and Experience:
- Active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse at the bachelor’s degree or an associate degree level.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working with individuals with mental health issues and/or substance use disorders is preferred.
- Preferred experience in a community setting.
- Possession of a valid Maryland driver’s license required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to function successfully in an environment requiring immediate response to urgent situations.
- Knowledge of community resources.
Grassroots Rewards & Incentives:
Grassroots offers to pay 100% of the expenses for its Full-time employees wishing to take advantage in the following areas:
- Licensure and/or Renewal (ex. Clinical, Nursing, Medical, etc.)
- CEUs
- Professional Trainings and/or Conferences
- Field Certifications
- Instant wage increases for certifications achieved while employed.
- $250 Hiring Bonus for full completion of Onboarding and HR trainings.
- $500 Retention Bonus
- Small Loan Option at 0% Interest for 1 year
All incentives and/rewards are subject to the employee meeting the required policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, agency’s 3-month probationary period, performance metrics, and/or signed agreements prior to registration and authorization by Grassroots leadership. All bonuses are subject to completion for all required HR and programmatic training.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Home Health
- Primary Care
- Public Health
- Toxicology
- Urgent Care
Physical setting:
- Clinic
- JCAHO accredited facility
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, MD 21045 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia, MD 21045: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person