Nurse
Job Description
A skilled Nurse plays a vital role in improving lives, especially in healthcare settings where compassionate care and clinical expertise are equally important. This full-time Nurse opportunity in Shirley, Massachusetts offers a meaningful career path for healthcare professionals passionate about addiction treatment, patient care, and correctional healthcare services.
Working within a specialized Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program, the Nurse supports individuals on their journey to recovery by providing professional medical care, medication management, and clinical support. This role combines evidence-based addiction treatment with patient-centered nursing, ensuring that every patient receives safe, respectful, and effective care.
About the Program and Workplace
This position is based at MCI Shirley Medium in Shirley, Massachusetts, where healthcare teams deliver structured medical support to incarcerated individuals participating in recovery programs.
The Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program focuses on helping individuals manage opioid and alcohol use disorders through clinically supervised medication, monitoring, and recovery support. Nurses in this program play a critical role in ensuring patient safety while supporting long-term recovery outcomes.
Nurse Role Overview
As a Nurse, you will provide essential healthcare services within a correctional setting while supporting addiction recovery programs. This role involves medication administration, patient triage, and clinical monitoring for individuals enrolled in addiction treatment programs.
The position requires a strong commitment to clinical safety, ethical care, and evidence-based treatment practices.
Key focus areas include:
- Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
- Correctional healthcare services
- Addiction treatment nursing
- Clinical patient assessment
- Medication administration and compliance
Key Responsibilities of the Nurse
Medication Administration and Management
The Nurse is responsible for safely administering medications to patients participating in addiction recovery programs. This includes maintaining strict compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Responsibilities include:
- Dispensing prescribed medications
- Maintaining accurate medication records
- Ensuring secure medication storage and inventory control
Patient Assessment and Triage
Nurses assess patients who are referred for treatment related to opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder.
Clinical duties include:
- Evaluating patient health status
- Determining appropriate treatment pathways
- Monitoring patient progress and response to medication
Clinical Compliance and Safety
Maintaining regulatory compliance is essential in correctional healthcare environments. Nurses must follow established protocols for medication control, documentation, and patient safety.
This ensures both patients and healthcare teams operate within professional medical standards and legal guidelines.
Work Schedule and Compensation
This day-shift Nurse position offers a structured schedule and competitive pay.
Schedule:
5:00 AM – 1:00 PM (flexible scheduled days)
Compensation:
- Hourly pay: $38.00 – $42.00
- $10 weekend differential for Saturday and Sunday shifts
This schedule provides early shifts that allow healthcare professionals to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits and Employee Support
Nurses in this role receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being.
Benefits include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 7% company match
- Nationwide employee discounts on services and entertainment
These benefits reflect a commitment to supporting healthcare professionals throughout their careers.
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates applying for this Nurse position should meet the following qualifications:
- Valid Massachusetts nursing license (RN or LPN) from an accredited nursing program
- Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience in substance abuse treatment, mental health care, or acute inpatient healthcare preferred
- Experience working within Department of Corrections (DOC) environments is beneficial but not required
Healthcare professionals with strong clinical judgment and a passion for helping individuals in recovery are strongly encouraged to apply.
Build a Purpose-Driven Career as a Nurse
A career as a Nurse in correctional healthcare and addiction treatment offers a powerful opportunity to make a meaningful difference. By supporting individuals working toward recovery, nurses help improve public health while promoting dignity and compassion within the healthcare system.
If you are a dedicated Nurse with a passion for addiction treatment, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care, this position offers a rewarding path to grow professionally while positively impacting lives every day.
