Registered Nurse (RN) Intake (Days) - $10K Sign-On
About The Position
The Intake Registered Nurse (RN) is a registered professional nurse who assesses and evaluates patients being admitted to the hospital, takes physician orders and does complete medication reconciliation with the physician in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Must have good clinical skills and be able to work independently with minimum supervision. Complete the Nursing Assessment documenting patient information, medications, medical history, vital signs, and skin assessment. Responsible for working with children, adolescents, adults, and senior populations. Must be familiar with common diagnoses with these population groups and familiar with specific assessment and interviewing skills for each population group. Call physician for admission and medication orders. Complete Medication Reconciliation by patient/family/pharmacy verification. Report any signs or symptoms of infection, illness, medical instability to physician after assessment. Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services. Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy. Responsible for walking patient to unit and giving report to the unit nurse.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited RN program
- Currently licensed to practice by the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric facility preferred
- Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications
- CPR certification and successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures
- Must have a working knowledge of the DSM-X, the Mental Status Exam, and the Addiction and Recovery field
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric facility preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patients being admitted to the hospital
- Take physician orders
- Complete medication reconciliation with the physician
- Complete the Nursing Assessment documenting patient information, medications, medical history, vital signs, and skin assessment
- Work with children, adolescents, adults, and senior populations
- Call physician for admission and medication orders
- Complete Medication Reconciliation by patient/family/pharmacy verification
- Report any signs or symptoms of infection, illness, medical instability to physician after assessment
- Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services
- Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy
- Responsible for walking patient to unit and giving report to the unit nurse
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance 100% company-paid for Full-Time position.
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Opt-out of medical insurance for additional compensation of up to $10,000 annually for FT employees
- Career & training development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
