Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Work Days: 11pm - 7:30 am includes e/o weekend & holidays as assigned
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: Inpatient Psych Float Pool EH
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Night
Hours/Week: 40 hours per week
Union: Yes
Union Name: WH MNA (Everett Hospital)
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Float Pool provides Milieu Counselors as needed to Cahill 4, Cahill 3 and 7 West. These departments see various types of psychiatric illnesses such as Schizophrenia, bi-polar and affective disorders, Personality disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Adjustment disorder, Psychosis, and use DBT/CBT Group Therapy. According to DMH we have a lower than average restraint rate, use a sensory approach to de-escalating patients, and all staff are educated in trauma-informed care which provides each patient with individualized care.
The role of a Psych RN is to provide quality patient care according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice and the role expectations of the patient care unit, including administration of medications and treatments. The RN must demonstrate the ability to respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies in a prompt, precise and professional manner and be able to work in collaboration with the nurse manager to provide comprehensive, cost-effective care and to support a problem-solving approach to issues. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, documenting, and evaluating patient care in an adult locked psychiatric unit, participating in quality improvement projects, administering medications and treatments as needed, acting as a resource for nursing issues, and keeping abreast of all aspects of assigned patient care. The RN contributes to multidisciplinary treatment planning by bringing a nursing focus to team collaboration and communicates effectively with health team members while interacting effectively with patients, families, and significant others. Reports directly to the Nurse Manager and will be assigned according to the needs of the unit.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Current MA RN Licensure required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
- Current American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS certification required.
- 1 year previous mental health experience in a locked unit strongly required.
- Newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job-specific physical agility exam.
$10k Sign-On Bonus (pro-rated for part-time employees) for newly hired experienced RNs with 2 years of experience in the specialty hired for.
Newly hired experienced RNs interested in committing to a minimum of two years of employment at Cambridge Health Alliance may be eligible to receive a retention bonus of $10,000. Part-time employees may be eligible for a prorated retention bonus. Please speak with your HR Advisor for details.
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