Registered Nurse -Psychotic Disorders

McLean Hospital; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA, seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Bipolar & Psychotic Inpatient Unit AB2. You will provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes symptom management, safety, de-escalation, and timely medication administration, with a focus on recovery-oriented care. Onsite, rotating shifts, competitive hourly pay, and access to Mass General Brigham benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure in good standing.
• Experience in medical/psychiatric settings preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses patients' needs and plans care.
• Delivers nursing care using the nursing process.
• Conducts point-of-care testing and medication administration.
• De-escalates crises using verbal and non-verbal techniques.
• Collaborates with the treatment team to develop the plan of care.
• Documents care and treatment responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process

Team collaboration

De-escalation techniques

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Site: The McLean Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummarySummaryUtilizing the nursing process, responsibility for providing for immediate and long-term nursing care needs of patients within the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential Functions:Accurately assesses patients’ needs.Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status.Utilizes Recovery Oriented Framework to identify patient strengths.Performs point of care testing.Communicate findings effectively to members of the healthcare team.Documentation reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients’ response to treatment interventions.Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate a crisis situation.Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients.Modifies and individualizes Nursing Plan of Care and protocols.Participates in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan.Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care needs.Partners with patients/families to support recovery goals.Provides and implements nursing care interventions.Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients.Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration using BMV scanning.Reviews physician orders in a timely manner.Promotes interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives and recovery-oriented goals.Participates in leading patient groups.Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions.Documentation on the Nursing Plan of Care, protocols, and Assessment Flowsheet reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients’ response to treatment interventions.Accurately communicate patients’ clinical status at clinical team rounds and change of shift reports.Utilizes evidence-based nursing knowledge to guide practice decisions.Provides a leadership role in organizing and providing patient care.Provides direction and supervision of MHSs.Delegate care interventions.Assumes a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencies.Promotes/provides for critical incident de-briefing following emergency event.Anticipates acute milieu problems and delegates staff appropriately.Participates in the training and education of RNs, MHSs, and other healthcare providers.Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others.Provides health teaching related to patient needs and recovery goals.Documents teaching in the patient’s record.Informs treatment team of patients and significant others’ learning needs.Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.Completes mandatory in-service requirements.Maintains competency for treating patient population.Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues.Identifies strengths and areas for professional/practice development with supervisor.Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication.Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.Communicate positively, supportively, and with courtesy to the patients and staff.Presents self in a positive and professional manner.Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital, department, and unit.Demonstrates effective time management.Demonstrates economical management of services and supplies.Notifies shift coordinator/charge nurse of availability for additional assignments.QualificationsEducation Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience No experience required; one year medical/psychiatric experience preferred 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to utilize the nursing process and to work collaboratively.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Bipolar & Psychotic Inpatient Unit (AB2) is an inpatient unit for those with bipolar and psychotic illness, specializing in first-break cases. Our focus is symptom management and safety, ensuring a therapeutic environment to promote stabilization.Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location115 Mill StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$34.77 - $72.45/HourlyGradeMCL902At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.