Psychiatric RN: Impactful Care, Weekend/Holiday Schedule

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 5,286,000 - 7,187,000; Part time

Job summary

BayRidge Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health in Lynn, MA, seeks an RN for 24 hours/week, day shifts. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care from admission to discharge, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include medication administration, treatment procedures, and supporting treatment plans. Requires MA RN license, BLS, and English fluency. CPR and Aggression Management training must be kept current.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing preferred from an accredited school of nursing
• Current professional license registration (RN license) in Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Exhibits ability to be competent in the following areas
• Psychotropic medication administration and monitoring
• Drug and alcohol withdrawal
• De-escalation/Restraint Management
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others and ability to adapt to changes in the workplace
• Must be fluent in English (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care on all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s status. Report and record any findings to the MD and charge nurse
• Perform the role of medical nurse when assigned, assist the consulting internist and Nurse Practitioner with exams and perform treatments, tests and procedures as ordered
• Monitor the patient milieu for safety issues and assist with promoting a positive therapeutic environment
• Respond to patient care needs and issues, assist patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Collaborate with and direct other nursing staff to assist with any patient nursing needs
• Admit, discharge and transfer patients to and from department/unit ensuring that patient safety is addressed and monitor patient valuables during belongings search
• Participate in treatment team meetings and develop plans of care
• Administer medications to assigned patients and monitor effectiveness
• Maintain yearly/biyearly requirements of CPR and Aggression Management
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license MA

BLS certification

English fluency

CPR training

Teamwork

De-escalation

Medical nursing care

Education

Nursing degree

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

BayRidge Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health in Lynn, MA, seeks an RN for 24 hours/week, day shifts. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care from admission to discharge, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include medication administration, treatment procedures, and supporting treatment plans. Requires MA RN license, BLS, and English fluency. CPR and Aggression Management training must be kept current.