RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 57,680,000 - 208,830,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for the night shift (11:00 pm–7:30 am) with rotating weekends and holidays. The RN delivers patient care using the nursing process, coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensures patient safety in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

This role reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and is covered by the Massachusetts Nurses Association.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing is required; BSN preferred.
• Massachusetts RN licensure required.
• BLS certification is required.
• De-escalation training within 30 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate all nursing care for patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient safety and a safe milieu, meeting patient needs within unit policies.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Nursing process

Education

RN licensure in MA

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am; schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays. The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. The Behavioral Health Nurse is a Registered Nurse who, as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of the nursing process. The Behavioral Health Nurse provides for patient safety by the maintenance of a safe milieu and determining how to utilize the milieu to meet patient's needs. The Behavioral Health Nurse practices under the supervision of the Medical Director. This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
• Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
• BLS certification required
• De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire or transfer into department
• Psychiatric and geriatric nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required
• Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$42.19 - $72.88/Hourly

Grade

RN4N33At 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.

EEO Statement:

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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.

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