Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a per diem Staff Nurse in Lawrence, MA to join the crisis stabilization unit. The RN collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team, performing crisis interventions and clinical screenings for mental health, substance use, and physical health needs.

The CSU is a 24/7 short-term residential program, with average stays of three to five days, focused on safe, compassionate care. MA RN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in crisis stabilization or acute care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collects assessment and screening information, including bio-psycho-social data.
• Oversees medication administration.
• Monitors biomedical status and records client observations and treatments.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and care plan development.
• Maintains medical records and health information.
• Ensures a safe therapeutic environment on the patient unit.
• Assists with admitting, discharging, and transfer processes.

Skills

RN License MA

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Staff Nurse is an RN who works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team in a crisis stabilization unit. Provides crisis intervention and performs clinical screening/assessments of children and adults' mental health, substance use, and physical health needs.

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24/7 facility that works as a team to lead encouraging groups, connect clients with medication evaluations, and follow through with aftercare plans. Our CSU offers short-term residential stabilization services for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders. Individuals are accepted on a voluntary basis and the average length of stay for the program is three to five calendar days.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate assessment and screening information, to include bio-psycho-social information, psychiatric and medication history, and alcohol/drug information
• Establishes & oversees medication administration
• Monitors and records the biomedical status and conditions of all clients admitted, including all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the client’s safety status
• Participates in treatment team meetings and assists with development of care plans
• Collaborates with the team in providing health information and maintenance of the medical record
• Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assists with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
• Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process.

Qualifications

• Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current certification in CPR

Schedule

Per Diem

Pay Range

$38.76 - $52.17

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled