Registered Nurse - Monte Nido

About the role

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves. Nurse Monte Nido Laurel Hill Medford, MA Monte Nido Laurel Hill, located in Medford, MA is a residential treatment program exclusively for adults seeking treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction. Monte Nido’s treatment approach focuses on the restoration of physiological and nutritional balance, implementation of healthy eating and exercise routines, elimination of harmful behaviors, and development of motivation and treatment engagement. Our objective is to help each client achieve a clear understanding of their eating and/or exercise disorder and its effect on their life, as well as an individualized appreciation of what is necessary for their personal recovery.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Nurse is evaluation, monitoring, planning, administration, and direct delivery of patient-care services. Maintains a current nursing license in the State of practice. This position is responsible for nursing assessment plans and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the attending providers. The Nurse is also a member of the Treatment Team and provides input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan. The Nurse functions under the guidance of their State Licensure within the facility in accordance with State and Federal regulations. We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse to join the Monte Nido team.

• Initiates the admission process by obtaining provider orders upon patient arrival at a residential facility and completing the initial nursing assessment within 24 hours, including assistance with medical intake (patient history and physical).
• Performs vital sign monitoring, including orthostatic vitals and blind weights as ordered by the provider; conducts patient assessments and documents findings in detailed nursing notes.
• Monitors and documents patient progress or regression in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists providers in facilitating weekly patient consultations.
• Offers education and support to help patients develop the skills needed for safe self-administration of medications after discharge.
• Ensures accurate placement of medications in the designated medication box and updates the medication administration record (MAR) accordingly.
• Supports patients in obtaining medications from the pharmacy, including facilitating initial medication orders.
• Coordinates and facilitates the collection of laboratory specimens as ordered, ensures timely receipt of results, and communicates findings to the medical team for