RN Inpatient Psychiatry - MGH

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Job Summary

Evenings 3pm-11pm (8-hour shifts) will consider 32-hours or 24-hours a week The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year RN experience. Blake 11 is a 24 bed, locked, inpatient psychiatric unit. The inpatient service provides diagnostic evaluations, brief inpatient treatment, and care to an adult population of patients with primary psychiatric disorders. Also, as a tertiary health care provider, the service accepts referrals for diagnostically complex or treatment resistant patients. Patients with concomitant medical and neurological disorders and a primary psychiatric disorder are also treated. With primary nursing as our model of care delivery, staff nurses provide supportive and empathic emotional care, behavioral management, medication management, and education to our patients. Our mission is abatement of acute symptoms, through evaluation and appropriate disposition, generally after a 10-day stay. The nursing service has a strong culture of professionalism and evidence-based practice. Many nurses are ANCC board certified as Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurses and Certified Addictions Registered Nurses. Professional growth opportunities are widely available. SummaryAccountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.Does this position require Patient Care?YesEssential Functions

• * Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• * Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• * Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• * Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• * Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• * Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

  Qualifications

  Job Description

  EducationAssociate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only requiredExperienceClinical nursing experience 0-1 year requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is provided.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.Knowledge of medical terminology.

  • Excellent verbal and communication skills.Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  Remote Type

  Onsite

  Work Location

  273 Charles Street

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  32

  Employee Type

  Regular

  Work Shift

  Evening (United States of America)

  Pay Range

  $41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

  Grade

  GHCARN055At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.
• The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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  1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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