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Job Description Why Work for Gandara : Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today! Benefits: Retirement Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days Mileage Reimbursement Salary: Hourly Range | $44 - $45 Additional Benefits: Career Growth Opportunities Culturally Diverse population Clinical Licensing Support $2,500 sign on Bonus - RNJob Title:RN Work Location:Agawam, MA*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply *EOE M/F/D/V *Union/Non-UnionJob Summary: CBAT is a Acute residential services are available to individuals up to and including 18 years of age. The program offers short-term, 24/7, staff-secure, safe, and structured crisis treatment services in a community-based program that serves as a medically necessary, less-restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct initial medical screening on all new clients. Maintain all treatment charts in order per record keeping procedures established by the Program. Provide health education to clients and coordinate with counselor/case manager a response to any health related issue identified or brought forth. Collect daily and/or sporadic health vitals (i.e. temperature, pulse, blood pressure) and urine specimens on acupuncture clients. Make daily entries of any pertinent client health data in the case record. Review all communications for notices and/or other pertinent data regarding client care. Become familiar with the Center’s intake procedures as from time to time a complete intake may be required to facilitate program admission. Triage any client complaints or concerns related to their health Conduct regular inventory of supplies and submit acquisition orders per procedures established by the Center for procurement. Monitor any physical interventions with program clients Administer client medications as needed Conduct regular audits of client medication systems as required by policy Professionalism Adhere to all policies and practices of professional behavior as defined in the Employee Handbook. Perform all aspects of the positon with integrity and the highest ethical standards. Exhibit professional behavior with regards to arriving on time for work and meetings. Exhibit professionalism in all written and verbal communications. Model respect, integrity, appreciation. Care, safety and security of all staff & clients to priority. Other CommitmentsMinimum Qualifications: Valid MA RN License 1-3 Years' Experience preferred Current certification as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse requiredThe Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training