Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA 02740 Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Salary Range $33.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage None Job Shift Week Days Job Category Health Care

Monday - Friday - 40 hours

Flexibility between 8:00am - 5:30pm

Bilingual Preferred, Not Required.

Are you ready to take your Nursing to the next level and drive health equity?

Have you ever been told you’re resourceful, a good listener, a problem solver?

At NBCH we provide high quality integrated care to meet the needs of our diverse patients. We offer comprehensive outpatient services to the community, including Primary & Urgent care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Addiction Treatment, Psychiatric Care, Behavioral Health Therapy, and Dental Care.

The Office Based Addiction Treatment Team Nurse will be responsible for facilitating and supporting the daily operations of the Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) within the scope of a registered nurse. The OBAT Nurse uses strong interpersonal and organizational skills to develop, plan, and implement Health Center and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows while promoting the delivery of respectful, evidence-based, and high quality patient care. The OBAT Nurse is clinically competent and possesses strong management and collaboration skills as a key member of the OBAT care teams.

Who we’re looking for:

1. Experience in engaging and supporting patients with complex behavioral health needs
2. Management experience and an ability to tactfully communicate with internal staff for purposes of assigning work duties and coaching
3. A positive attitude and dedication to lead by example by following through on commitments, acting in an honest manner, and keeping the Health Center and our patients’ care at the center of focus
4. Empathetic and observant listener who can identify clinical and psychosocial needs
5. Effective communicator, able to coordinate care across the organization
6. Someone good under pressure who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment
7. Familiarity with grants and required reporting

We offer a work/life balance that other organizations may not be able to provide

• Monday – Friday: No overnights. No Weekends.
• Affordable, low deductible Medical Insurance that starts on day 1
• 23 personal days off a year
• An additional 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• No cost Short Term Disability Insurance
• No cost Life insurance
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• $120 Bi-weekly stipend for BSN
• Other Certificate Differentials Available.

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
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  Experience: Experience a bonus but not required in the right candidate, Bilingual helpful to the position
• Certification/Licensure Current Registered Nursing license to practice in the state of Massachusetts is required
• Software/Hardware: Experience working with electronic health records is preferred. Knowledge of EPIC is a plus
• Life Support Certification is Required (CPR)

New Bedford Community Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V