Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem, Crisis Stabilization Unit

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). You will work with a multidisciplinary team, lead groups, manage medication evaluations, and coordinate aftercare planning for adults and/or pediatric clients with psychiatric or substance use disorders.

The role involves nursing assessments, medication oversight, care coordination, safety monitoring, and seamless transitions of care. Per Diem schedule with base pay described below.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessments: Gather thorough screening data, including bio-psycho-social histories, psychiatric backgrounds, medication logs, and substance use details.
• Medication & Medical Oversight: Oversee medication administration and closely monitor/record the biomedical status, symptoms, reactions, and safety changes of all clients.
• Care Coordination: Participate actively in treatment team meetings, contribute to individualized care plans, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Environment & Safety: Monitor the patient milieu for potential safety risks while actively promoting a supportive and encouraging therapeutic culture.
• Transitions of Care: Facilitate seamless admission, discharge, and transfer processes for all clients.

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.

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse, you will work collaboratively within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team at our 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). We provide short-term residential stabilization (averaging 3 to 5 days) for voluntary adult and pediatric clients managing psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.

Your core mission is to foster a positive, therapeutic environment where you lead supportive groups, facilitate medication evaluations, and ensure smooth transitions through comprehensive aftercare planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessments: Gather thorough screening data, including bio-psycho-social histories, psychiatric backgrounds, medication logs, and substance use details.
• Medication & Medical Oversight: Oversee medication administration and closely monitor/record the biomedical status, symptoms, reactions, and safety changes of all clients.
• Care Coordination: Participate actively in treatment team meetings, contribute to individualized care plans, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Environment & Safety: Monitor the patient milieu for potential safety risks while actively promoting a supportive and encouraging therapeutic culture.
• Transitions of Care: Facilitate seamless admission, discharge, and transfer processes for all clients.

Qualifications

• Valid and current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification.

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.

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