Recovery Centers of America·Westminster, Massachusetts
Provide professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs, including administering medications and coordinating treatment plans. Conduct intake assessments and maintain accurate medical records to support patient recovery from addiction.
"I love my job because I feel like I have a voice. The leadership team is always willing to give a helping hand or an ear to listen to my concerns." -- Jessica D., RCA LPN
Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We know one size doesn't fit all when it comes to addiction treatment; that's why we tailor our treatment for each patient and offer specialized programs for patients with trauma and multiple recurrences, as well as programs for older adults, first responders, and more.
We believe in the power of local treatment, because families are a huge part of the treatment and recovery process at RCA. Our family program rebuilds, restores, or strengthens family relationships.
Our curriculum, resources, and evidence-based care were created to help patients not just achieve recovery, but maintain it for life. All of our services and treatment are delivered by clinical expertise - that's where you come in.
As a Registered Nurse you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques which will make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.
If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us!
Registered Nurses render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs. Performs total patient care assigned. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.
Integrity: Upholds personal and professional ethics and values, taking into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals.
Job
Knowledge: Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Problem
Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analysis, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges
Decision
Making: Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions; act consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences.
Collaboration: Nursing professionals must be able to work in collaboration with other health professionals and leaders from other disciplines.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Registered nurses work in different areas of the healthcare sector, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers, outpatient and mental health facilities, ambulatory care centers and private physician's clinics. They may also work in community centers, schools and patients' homes. Registered nurses are expected to remain prepared for working long hours. They may also have to work on weekends, holidays and even during night shifts. They are supposed to work closely with the patients.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Heavy Lifting 50 lbs. and over (intermittently); carrying up to 45 lbs. (intermittently); repeated bending; straight pulling up to 45 lbs. (intermittently); straight pushing up to 45 . (intermittently); stooping (intermittently); squatting (intermittently); kneeling (occasionally); use of both arms; use of both hands; use of fingers; overhead work, both arms (intermittently); prolonged walking (up to 4 hours/day); prolonged standing (up to 4 hours/day); sitting (up to 2 hours/day); distanced vision - correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; near vision - correctable to read newsprint at 13-16 inches; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing - ability to hear and understand the spoken voice from a distance of 8 feet. Emotional and mental stability; ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the position and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Requires an active State Nursing license, with a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Nursing preferred. Previous experience in behavioral healthcare and knowledge of detoxification and DSM criteria are strongly desired.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Massachusetts are often driven by ongoing hospital and clinical staffing needs, especially for candidates with acute-care experience in ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a current RN license, an ADN at minimum, and may favor a BSN plus certifications such as CNN or CDN. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, since they are distilled from the original posting and can save time on research.
