Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN)

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Westborough (MA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 78.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401K

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Rx

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Basic AD&D and Life

Short and Long Term Disability

Health Savings Accounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking an experienced per diem registered nurse to deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care for inpatients. Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, documentation, and patient advocacy, with a focus on safety and therapeutic environment.

The role requires an ASN with MA RN license in good standing; BSN preferred, and at least one year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience is preferred.

Competenze

• ASN or higher nursing degree required; BSN preferred.
• Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
• At least 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred.
• Deliver quality general/psychiatric nursing care to hospitalized patients.

Mansioni

• Taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care, counseling, and collaborative planning.
• Acting as patient advocate and helping patients develop self-advocacy skills.
• Documenting all appropriate patient information promptly.
• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments of all patients.
• Assessing vital signs and administering medications as ordered.
• Evaluating patient response to medications and PRN needs.
• Participating in meetings and group therapy sessions as assigned.
• Maintaining a safe, therapeutic unit milieu for patients, families, and staff.

Conoscenze

Nursing care

Medication administration

Vital signs assessment

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Formazione

ASN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

BSN preferred

Massachusetts RN license in good standing

Descrizione del lavoro

JOIN A TEAM THAT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) is a 117-bed psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults through acute inpatient stabilization and outpatient services. Under dynamic new leadership, we're building an exceptional workplace culture focused on outstanding patient care and employee satisfaction.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment while ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their healing journey. We're committed to creating an environment where our dedicated team members can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their community.

Located conveniently in Westborough at Routes 495 and 9.

Advance your career. Advance mental healthcare.

Schedule: Per diem

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Job Overview:

Deliver quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders. Knows and applies current nursing theory, principles of care and nursing procedures in performing the following functions appropriate to the age of the patient, maintains a safe and clean care environment, quality improvement, assist in the supervision of the Mental Health Technician, actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients, including maintaining optimal patient health, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal function.
• Acting as a patient advocate and assisting patients in developing skills to advocate for themselves.
• Documenting all appropriate patient information in a timely manner.
• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments of all patients.
• Assessing vital signs and administering medications as ordered.
• Evaluating and documenting patient response to medication regimen and identifying need to administer PRN medication.
• Participating in meetings and group therapy sessions as assigned.
• Assessing the unit milieu to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, family members and staff.

Pay: $48 per hour

Education and/or Licensure:

• ASN required; BSN preferred

• Valid Massachusetts RN license in good standing

• At least one year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred

• Competitive Compensation

• 401K
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Basic AD&D and Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts