Registered Nurse (RN) - Geriatric Psych, 24 hours/week, Evening Shift
About The Position
The Senior Adult Unit (SAU) provides acute inpatient psych/med care for older adults. Average length of stay is 10 days. This is a voluntary, restraint free unit which is licensed by DPH. It is not considered a mental health unit licensed by DMH.The primary goal of the program is the stabilization of symptoms through interventions of:medical and psychiatric evaluationpharmacologic assessmentpatient and family educationphysical rehabilitationgroup and individual therapynutritional assessmentssupportive case managementThe Senior Adult Unit is an ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly) program which aims to improve clinical outcomes by providing multidisciplinary care in a safe and comfortable environment. The SAU team' is trained in the specialized care of the elderly. The unit serves as the hub of Beverly & Addison Gilbert's Hospitals (members of Beth Israel Lahey Health) NICHE Exemplar recognized program.
Requirements
- Graduated of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licenser
- BCLS required
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
