Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a current license by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hiring.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1 year emergency nursing or psychiatric nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in multiple EHRs and is able to clearly document in all systems.
• Acts as resource person for Department Directors and Unit Educators.
• Receives and transmits all messages appropriately, accurately, and professionally to both staff and patients.
• Uses effective/respectful communication techniques.
• Supports all new initiatives and projects ensuring tasks are completed on the desired timeline.
• Assists in the collection of data to support staff and patient education.
• Maintains a calm, open environment that is conducive to a learning environment.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Benefits

• Signing bonus available (eligibility confirmed during interview process)