RN - Part Time (24 Hours) - 07.00am - 03.30pm (Day)

Acadia Healthcare•Haverhill, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse at Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you! When you join the Haverhill Pavilion team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a positive impact in patients' lives. Our hospital utilizes a team nursing approach, where collaboration between nurses and therapeutic staff is essential to delivering comprehensive care. As a Charge RN, you will oversee daily unit operations, delegate responsibilities, and ensure that treatment plans are carried out effectively and in alignment with physician orders and established nursing standards. You will also perform therapeutic measures prescribed and delegated by the physician, consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, while providing mentorship and guidance to your team.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current MA Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
At least one year experience as RN is required.
Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
One year of nursing experience
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure each patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plans are completed upon admission
Administer medications per doctor ordered note and document count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents
Complete admission and discharge processes
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patients direct attention and maintaining rational detachment
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner
Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.