Registered Nurse - Per Diem NIGHTS- ARN Dissociative Disorders Unit

McLean Hospital; City of Rome (MA, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide immediate and long-term care for patients. This role emphasizes the nursing process, requiring effective communication and crisis management skills. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, planning interventions, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The position is ideal for those looking to grow in a supportive environment that values diverse skills and perspectives. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and recovery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• 0-1 year experience preferred in medical/psychiatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' needs and utilize data sources for health problems.
• Communicate findings effectively to healthcare team members.
• Plan nursing interventions for assigned patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Nursing Process

Crisis De-escalation

Education

Nursing Certificate/Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary
Summary
Utilizing the nursing process, responsible for providing immediate and long-term nursing care needs of patients within departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
- Accurately assesses patients' needs.
- Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual or potential health problems and functional status.
- Uses a Recovery Oriented Framework to identify patient strengths.
- Performs point-of-care testing.
- Communicates findings effectively to healthcare team members.
- Documents responses to interventions, demonstrating understanding of patients' responses to treatments.
- Identifies behaviors contributing to crises; employs verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
- Plans nursing interventions for assigned patients.

Education
- Nursing certificate/diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Experience
- No experience required; 0-1 year preferred, especially in medical/psychiatric settings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated communication skills, ability to utilize the nursing process, and work collaboratively.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assistance)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20-35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (<2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (<2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Handling Frequently (34-66%)
- Fingering Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (<2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected statuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, as well as in performing job functions and receiving employment benefits.