Per Diem Behavioral Health RN

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

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About The Position

As a Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse you will care for patients ranging from adolescents to adults with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. You will work with a team that includes the nursing staff, Mental Health Tech, Emergency Services Providers, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high quality compassionate care for patients in crisis. The Saints campus Emergency Department provides care for Behavioral Health patients in its 24-bed Emergency Department and in the 16-bed secure holding Behavioral Health area. Lowell General Hospital is an outstanding place to work and offers amazing advancement opportunities for our staff. We have competitive salaries & benefits, shared governance, tuition reimbursement, clinical mobility tracks and free on-campus parking. Staff are encouraged to participate in our unit-based council or one of the many council opportunities. Unit Summary: 40,000 visits annually 24 licensed beds with an Ambulatory Care area Certified Stroke Center Primary Angioplasty Program with transfer protocol Our ER uses a multidisciplinary team of staff including: Registered Nurses, ED Techs, Mental Health Techs, Board Certified Emergency Department Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners including Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory Therapy, Phlebotomy, Radiology and CT Techs and Security staff.

Requirements

• RN with previous Behavioral Health, Psych experience is required.
• BLS required
• CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with proficiency in verbal de-escalation
• Current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing are required

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• ACLS preferred
• ED experience not required
• Associate’s degree in nursing may be considered.
• Must enroll in BSN within year
• BSN is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• care for patients ranging from adolescents to adults with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders
• work with a team that includes the nursing staff, Mental Health Tech, Emergency Services Providers, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high quality compassionate care for patients in crisis

Benefits

• Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards
• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Shared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate in unit-based councils or one of the many other council opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free on-campus parking

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees