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Clinic RN – Respite Care Cente r

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM (slight flexibility); No holidays or on-call

Pay:

+ Local: $57/hour (RN) or $48/hour (LPN) + time and a half for OT

+ Travelers: Approx. $3,000 weekly gross

Duration: 13 weeks (possibility of extension)

Position Summary

Amergis Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract role at a Respite Care Center (RCC) in Lynn, MA. This unique medical respite program provides care for individuals experiencing homelessness who need a safe environment to recover from acute medical issues while receiving behavioral health, addiction, and case management support.

You will join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities - Administer and document medications, including Suboxone

- Manage medication refills and pre-pour weekly mediplanners

- Perform patient assessments and triage: vital signs, symptom management, education, and nursing interventions

- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:10

- Coordinate care: pre-op/post-op instructions, specialist appointments, DME, and VNA services

- Provide wound care and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

- Support patients with substance use disorders using harm reduction principles

- Communicate abnormal test results to providers

- Engage patients in risk reduction counseling and connect them to treatment programs

- Work closely with underserved populations in a respite homeless center (20-bed unit; some patients stay up to 6 months)

- Medication pass occurs three times daily : 8 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM

Qualifications - Current RN license in Massachusetts

- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience

- Experience in case management , psychiatric care , homeless services , or addiction services preferred

- Bi-lingual in Spanish, Khmer, or Russian preferred

- Previous community health or ambulatory experience a plus

- Understanding of substance abuse and mental health issues

- Desire to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing care to vulnerable populations in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Interested in this contract opportunity?

Please contact Amergis Healthcare Services for more details or to apply:

Steph Kolanko | Amergis Healthcare Services

Recruiter | Healthcare Services

781-400-8297 | [email protected]

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.