Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry Full time Days

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Lynn, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high quality nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care on a 24 hour basis from admission to discharge. 32 hours/week 8 hour Shifts.

Requirements

Degree in nursing preferred from an accredited school of nursing.
Current professional license registration (RN license) in Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Must be fluent in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

Assess, plan and implement care on all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s status.
Report and record any findings to the MD and charge nurse.
Perform the role of medical nurse when assigned, assist the consulting internist and Nurse Practitioner with exams and perform treatments, tests and procedures as ordered.
Monitor the patient milieu for safety issues and assist with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
Respond to patient care needs and issues, assist patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Collaborate with and direct other nursing staff to assist with any patient nursing needs.
Admit, discharge and transfer patients to and from department/unit ensuring that patient safety is addressed and monitor patient valuables during belongings search.