Nightshift Inpatient Psychiatric Care Specialist

McLean Hospital; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean Hospital is seeking a Nursing Support role (MHS) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN in an inpatient psychiatric unit. This overnight position includes a $4.25 nightly differential.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, therapeutic rapport with patients, participation in rounds, and adherence to unit policies. Requires one year of clinical experience and completion of Epic training within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Epic training must be completed within 30 days of hire; 80%+ on modules is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in providing direct patient care.
• Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries.
• Participates in patient rounds or teams.
• Completes patient care assignments.
• Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to crisis; uses de-escalation techniques.
• Intervenes in managing complex patient situations following department policies.
• Communicates changes in patient status to RN.
• Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients.
• Remains awake and alert at all times on shift.
• Performs Point of Care testing (POC).
• Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups.
• Provides recreation and other activities according to needs.
• Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
• Stays compliant with Nursing policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Epic training

Epic training completion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

McLean Hospital is seeking a Nursing Support role (MHS) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN in an inpatient psychiatric unit. This overnight position includes a $4.25 nightly differential.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, therapeutic rapport with patients, participation in rounds, and adherence to unit policies. Requires one year of clinical experience and completion of Epic training within 30 days.