Registered Nurse - Community Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) - Waltham

Boston Children’s Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their innovative Community Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) Program. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential psychiatric nursing care to young patients, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, managing therapeutic environments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families, all within a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting. If you are passionate about pediatric nursing and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing care for patients ages 8-17 in the CBAT Program.
• Administer and monitor medications as part of treatment plans.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

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

To qualify, you must have:

1. BSN required.
2. 1+ years of RN experience in a behavioral health setting.
3. Inpatient and pediatric experience preferred.