Registered Nurse - CBAT - Inpatient Psychiatry Stepdown - Waltham

Leading Age; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide psychiatric care for youth in a community-based program. The role involves medication management, team collaboration, and patient education. Ideal candidates will have a BSN and experience in behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of RN experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Inpatient and pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing psychiatric nursing care for patients ages 8-17 years.
• Administering and monitoring medications as part of treatment plans.
• Overseeing therapeutic milieu and care provided by colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

BSN

Job description

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing psychiatric nursing care for patients ages 8-17 years on our new Community Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) Program.
• Administering and monitoring medications as part of treatment plans.
• Overseeing and managing therapeutic milieu and overseeing care provided by Milieu Counselor colleagues.
• Participating in individualized treatment planning and supervise the implementation and revision of plans.
• Utilizing interpersonal skills to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Providing patient/family education on aspects of care including symptom management and coping.
• Working as a team player and functioning as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• 24 hours; rotating days/evenings, occasional nights, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

To qualify, you must have:

• BSN required.
• 1+ years of RN experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Inpatient and pediatric experience preferred.