Psychiatric RN - $10k Sign-On Bonus

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy

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

Job summary

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Westborough, MA is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (inpatient) to deliver high-quality psychiatric nursing care for patients admitted for treatment of mental health disorders.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication administration, patient advocacy, and contributing to a therapeutic unit environment. ASN is required; BSN preferred; MA RN license in good standing expected.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
• At least one year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient advocacy

Vital signs monitoring

Education

ASN; BSN preferred

Job description

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Westborough, MA is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (inpatient) to deliver high-quality psychiatric nursing care for patients admitted for treatment of mental health disorders.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication administration, patient advocacy, and contributing to a therapeutic unit environment. ASN is required; BSN preferred; MA RN license in good standing expected.