Inpatient Psych Nurse - Evenings - Faulkner

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

22d • $41 - $100 • Onsite

About The Position

2 South is our 24 bed locked inpatient psychiatric unit. This unit takes on a multidisciplinary approach where you will get the chance to collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and licensed alcohol and drug counselors. On this unit, we see a patient population of 16 and older. The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor. The Staff Nurse will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Requirements

• BSN required
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure required
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers required
• Ability to adhere to all I.C.A.R.E. standards

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1yr inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
• Have ability to work compassionately with persons who experience behavioral health issues
• Membership in a professional nursing organization preferred
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients
• Ability to demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities

Responsibilities

• planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual
• effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level