Adult Psych RN - 36hrs. Night and EOW
About The Position
This is a 36-hour per week position for an Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse on the Epstein 5 unit. The unit has 30 beds and serves adults aged 18-65 with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and dual diagnosis patients. The unit also manages medically acute patients requiring services such as IVs, CPAP, wound care, and diabetic care. The clinician to patient ratio is 1 RN to 7 or 8 patients. The charting system used is EPIC. Floating to other units may be required. Night positions do not require shift rotation.
Requirements
- 2 years minimum of inpatient adult psych experience.
- Proficient in using automatic medication dispensing system (Omni Cell).
- Proficient in the use of psychotropic medications and side effects.
- Able to assume the role of charge nurse.
- Able to complete admissions and discharges.
- Competent in the use of IV pumps and care of diabetic patients.
- Active Massachusetts RN License.
- AHA BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Treat patients with diverse types of mental health issues.
- Manage medically acute patients including IVs, CPAPs, Wound Care, and diabetic care.
- Complete admissions and discharges.
- Assume the role of charge nurse.
- Administer medications using an automatic medication dispensing system (Omni Cell).
- Monitor and manage side effects of psychotropic medications.
- Provide care for diabetic patients.
- Operate IV pumps.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
