Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Per Diem- MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 149,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem Staff Nurse in the Psychiatry focus to support the Wang 8 Injection Clinic and Psychiatry Urgent Care Clinic. You will provide multidisciplinary care coordination, administer injections, document in EPIC, and collaborate with providers, social work, and nutrition teams.

The role emphasizes nursing oversight of non-nursing staff, patient education, discharge planning, and ensuring safe patient care within a hybrid work setting on a per diem basis.

Qualifications

• RN license in state required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required or equivalent.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Record vital signs and nursing assessments.
• Coordinate with care team for patient care planning.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Patient care coordination

Documentation (EPIC)

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

This position is: Per diem, 8:30-5p, M-F

Access to behavioral health services is limited due to overwhelming demand and limited supply coupled with high societal stigma surrounding behavioral health conditions- successful first contact and accurate intake triage is critical for connecting patients with the behavioral health providers best suited to care for their needs.

Once a patient has a care provider

- Multidisciplinary care coordination is crucial to ongoing care engagement and providing patients with proactive supports while being responsive to the variety of clinical needs patients have over the course of treatment.

The Staff Nurse functions at the intersect between non-clinical patient service coordinators, licensed social workers and treating providers

- Serving as the conduit for clinical triage decision making and coordinated care collaboration with the patient and family.

The Staff Nurse works with two primary distinct populations in the Department of Psychiatry

- Patients cared for in the Wang 8 Injection Clinic and those cared for on the Psychiatry Urgent Care Clinic, who are engaged in Psycho-Pharmacotherapy with one of our prescribing providers.

Primary duties

• Staffing the injection clinic which includes: safely administers medications and escalated concerns or assessments of patient response to the prescribing provider, accurately completes nursing documentation in EPIC according to policy and procedure, understands end-of-visit and follow-up process/procedures, Ensures the clinic is in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards to ensure a safe care environment, Support and educate patients in self-management, care coordination, medication reconciliation, nutrition, and safety
• Implement the individualized plan of care through the use of evidence-based protocols and guidelines and in collaboration with treating providers
• Coordinate with other members of the health team, including treating providers, social work, nutrition, and community resources
• Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and care planning.
• Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health team members.
• Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective way.
• Collaborates with other professionals and directs nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards.
• Teaches and directs all non-nursing personnel for whom s/he is responsible for clinical oversight: medical assistants and supports the administrative staff in triaging medication questions or symptom management concerns.
• Participates in orientation of medical assistant and nursing staff members.
• Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
• Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.
• Provides input to Group Practice Administrator regarding unit needs.
• Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.

Remote RN Requirements

• Coordinating discharge planning
• Review discharge plan: follow up appt, prescribed RX
• Medication management: adherence + potential side effects, monitor taking as prescribed, ability to fill
• Crisis prevention planning: what to do if patient begin to experience worsening symptoms
• MD/NP support for medication
• Medication reconciliation: confirm RX at discharge, ensure continuity of care
• Medication education: questions about side effects, what to do if patient has negative reaction or missed doses
• Medication assistance: difficulty affording/obtaining medication > connecting patient with assistance programs, completing PA's
• Patient support
• Family/caregiver education: patients with complex conditions, how to recognize worsening symptoms, effectively supporting
• Psychosocial support: check in about stress management, treatment planning, lifestyle changes
• Symptom monitoring: prevent escalation + need for ED
• Risk assessment: risk for self-harm, suicidal ideation
• Preventative measures: clear care plan
• Acute-needs assessment

Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree 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

Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

123 Main Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.72 - $108.29/Hourly

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