Adolescent RN: $10k Sign-On + Full Benefits

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance 100% company-paid

Life insurance up to 2x annual salary

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free parking

Cafeteria on site

Job summary

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, MA is seeking an Adolescent Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical nursing care in a collaborative environment. The role includes documenting care, monitoring patient conditions, and educating patients and families.

This position requires MA RN licensure, a nursing degree, and at least 3 years in a psychiatric health-care setting. CPR and aggression management training must be completed within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
• CPR certification and successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior including restraint and seclusion policies within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

Responsibilities

• Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.
• Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy.
• Verify the accuracy of patient records.
• Intervention is based on knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures, as well as the plan of care.
• Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as, communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.
• Document both the nursing interventions on the treatment plan and the patient's response to the intervention.
• Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Act as the patient's advocate and assure that patient rights are upheld.

Skills

CPR certification

Medication administration exam

Communication skills

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, MA is seeking an Adolescent Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical nursing care in a collaborative environment. The role includes documenting care, monitoring patient conditions, and educating patients and families.

This position requires MA RN licensure, a nursing degree, and at least 3 years in a psychiatric health-care setting. CPR and aggression management training must be completed within 30 days of employment.