Registered Nurse- Mental Health Unit

Baystate Health•Greenfield, MA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides basic nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current Franklin Medical Center Standards of Care. The nurse administers and monitors therapeutic interventions, applies the nursing process, collaborates with patients, families, and health team members, and takes accountability for nursing outcomes and professional practice. The role includes advocating for patients and families, providing direct supervision to other health team members, and delegating care in keeping with others’ education and expertise. The nurse practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters. The nurse provides age-appropriate care; completes comprehensive and ongoing assessments; identifies nursing diagnoses and discharge needs; develops and updates individualized care plans; implements and evaluates interventions; and responds to changes in patient status, including urgent and life-threatening situations. The position also involves patient and family education, discharge planning, clear and confidential communication, care coordination, quality assurance and research activities, and supporting the professional growth of colleagues, students, and new personnel. This position is at Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Mental Health Unit. The schedule is 24 hours, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The required education is a Diploma in Nursing. Required certifications are Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association and Registered Nurse licensure in Massachusetts. Mental Health Unit CPI certification is required within 30 days of hire. The posted hourly compensation range is $40.98–$65.87, with a midpoint of $51.17.

Requirements

Diploma in Nursing.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
Evidence of commitment to professional growth through participation in continuing education.
Mental Health Unit CPI certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate nursing care and apply developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, obtain relevant patient history and selective data, identify nursing diagnoses, and anticipate health care and discharge needs.
Conduct ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient status, determine observation frequency, communicate relevant findings, and document assessment data.
Develop, update, and revise individualized plans of care with realistic, measurable goals and patient or family input.
Analyze the psychosocial impact of illness and hospitalization and incorporate psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs into care planning.
Implement individualized plans of care, prioritize assignments, demonstrate clinical nursing skills, delegate appropriately, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and respond to urgent or life-threatening situations.
Teach patients and families about health care needs, treatments, procedures, and hospital routines; assess readiness to learn, reinforce teaching, and document learning.
Initiate and implement interdisciplinary discharge planning, complete discharge or transfer documentation, and prepare patients and families for changes in care.
Continuously evaluate patient responses and care outcomes, modify interventions as needed, and remain accountable for nursing practice.
Communicate and document pertinent patient information promptly, clearly, accurately, and confidentially, including during shift reports and transfers.
Advocate for patients and families, communicate their needs to the health care team, uphold patient rights, and respect patient decisions and dignity.
Manage patient care and supervise health team members, develop assignments, use resources efficiently, provide constructive feedback, report incidents, and serve as alternate charge nurse when designated.
Assess and individualize patient and family learning plans, participate in care conferences, and communicate critical information at shift change.
Identify professional learning needs, participate in continuing education and unit activities, support students and new personnel, and develop therapeutic relationships and effective teamwork.
Participate in quality assurance and research activities, communicate findings, support data collection and follow-through, and stay informed about unit quality improvement initiatives.