Registered Nurse - Wyman II (Geri Psych), 24 Hours Nights, Cambridge, MA

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Cambridge, MA

7d • $37 - $95

About The Position

Wyman 2 is a 15-bed inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit serving the community with a focus on quality care. Its welcoming environment includes plentiful windows with natural light, an open-air patio, single-patient rooms, and an easy-to-navigate layout. The Registered Nurse provides compassionate, competent nursing care using scientific principles and the nursing process, and contributes to a supportive care environment for patients and families.

The nurse assesses patient needs, plans and implements care, evaluates outcomes, documents care and education, administers medications according to policy, and collaborates with other professionals and nursing personnel. The role also requires maintaining clinical knowledge, certifications, and unit competencies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the nursing process, theories, and clinical expertise related to patient care, normally acquired through completion of a nursing training program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary health-care team to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to acquire technical knowledge related to the area through training programs and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the nursing process.
• Collaborate with other professionals and direct nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills, including CEU requirements for eligibility with the Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Administer medications according to nursing, hospital, and unit policies and procedures without errors.
• Assess patient needs, plan and implement nursing care, evaluate results, and document care in accordance with Nursing Department policies and standards.
• Provide and document education for patients and their significant others.
• Maintain BCLS certification and attend the annual education fair.
• Maintain unit competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed