Registered Nurse, Per Diem – Senior Behavioral Health Center

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Jabez Corner (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct care for geriatric patients with psychiatric and medical co-morbidities. The role emphasizes safe medication administration and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The position follows LEAN principles, offers varied shifts, requires MA RN license and BLS, and includes a supportive environment with patient-centered care and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license.
• BLS required.
• Experience in mental/behavioral health with geriatrics focus.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current SECURE Training or within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to geriatric population with psychiatric and medical co-morbidities.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Safely administers medications with knowledge of psychiatric drugs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive care to patients and families.

Skills

Nursing

Geriatric care

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

RN License (MA)

BLS Certification

Graduate of accredited nursing school

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.Varied hours/shifts based on department needs

Job Description:Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to geriatric population that suffers both significant psychiatric and physical co-morbidities.
• Ensuring that a safe and therapeutic environment exists and is maintained for this population.
• Safe administration of medication, including a thorough knowledge of psychiatric medications.
• Collaboration with all members of the interdisciplinary team in order to provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical care to both patients and their families.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required

• Evidence of continuing education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic nursing process.
• Mental/behavioral health experience, with focus on geriatrics.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current SECURE Training or training completed within 1 year.
• Registration/CertificationCurrent RN Massachusetts LicenseBLS Certification

Pay Range

Pay Range: $37.14 - $76.08The 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.

Additional Information

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.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled