Behavioral Health RN — Full-Time with Sign-On Bonus

Walden; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and

short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is hiring Registered Nurses for all shifts on a full-time basis. The role provides direct patient care under supervision, with day, evening, and overnight shifts and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on compassionate mental health care await. Candidates should have a Massachusetts RN license, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of psychiatric experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior psychiatric experience.
• Massachusetts RN license.
• CPR certification required prior to employment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients, including maintaining optimal patient health, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal function.
• Incorporate knowledge and understanding of our commitment to patient rights, our mission, vision, and values into nursing practice at Walden Behavioral Care.
• Act as a patient advocate and assist patient in developing skills to advocate for themselves
• Document all appropriate patient information in a timely manner
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients, inclusive of the biopsychosocial and medical history with consideration to age, mental, social and physical status and response.
• Complete and document ongoing assessment of patients’ normal and abnormal statuses and respond appropriately.
• Assess and communicate with the registered dietician any special nutritional or dietary requirements.
• Assess vital signs and report abnormalities to the physician.
• Develop patient specific crisis plans designed to assist patient in maintaining safety and reducing need for external intervention.
• Actively participate in the development of patients’ master treatment plans with the treatment team.
• Practice within the general policies, philosophy, and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the hospital.
• Provide nursing care in a therapeutically effective manner demonstrating sound clinical and professional judgment and competency.
• Participate in community meetings and group therapies when assigned.
• Assess unit milieu and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, family members and staff.
• Complete patient rounds in a timely manner in accordance with unit requirements and accurately document patient observations in the Patient Observation Record.
• Provide ongoing patient/family education relative to each patient.
• Accurately transcribe medication and treatment orders and maintain medication administration record (MAR).
• Accurately and safely administer prescribed medications and treatments to patients using correct methods of administration.
• Evaluate and document patient response to medication regimen and identify needs to administer PRN medication and document effectively.
• Assume charge nurse role, as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is hiring Registered Nurses for all shifts on a full-time basis. The role provides direct patient care under supervision, with day, evening, and overnight shifts and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on compassionate mental health care await. Candidates should have a Massachusetts RN license, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of psychiatric experience.