Per Diem - Registered Nurse - Days

About the role

Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider located in Springfield, Massachusetts. This role is integral to supporting clients' medical needs throughout their recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Ensure infection control practices and reporting procedures are in place
• Conduct urinalysis toxicology data analysis
• Enter orders for all clients in the facility as instructed
• Triage medical issues and perform thorough patient assessments
• Document client symptoms and health-related complaints in the EMR
• Maintain communication with scheduling coordinators and doctors
• Lead HIV/Hepatitis and Nutrition groups and complete associated documentation
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings
• Maintain clear, written logs of client activities
• Report significant questions, concerns, and complaints to counselors or administrative staff
• Complete all required paperwork including medical logs, shift reports, and MORs
• Absorb prompt and regular attendance
• Absorb assistance in the medical training of BHTs as needed
• Absorb availability for overtime if required
• Absorb performance of other duties as assigned by senior management

Qualifications/Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts
• CPR Certification required
• Several years of experience in a substance abuse or psychiatric setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and must be available to work weekends and have schedule flexibility

Benefits

Working in a treatment center provides unique advantages compared to a hospital environment. Nurses here often experience a lighter physical workload, as the pace is generally less intense than in a hospital's high-demand units. The environment is more structured and consistent, allowing for deeper connections with patients over their recovery journey rather than fast turnover. This setting also creates a less physically demanding role, reducing strain on the body while still offering the fulfillment of providing critical care.