RN, Will Train, Inpatient Psych

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital is seeking an RN to train for inpatient psychiatric care in Hyannis, MA. You will deliver nursing care using the nursing process, administer medications, and guide staff while maintaining high patient service standards.

Requirements include MA RN licensure, 1 year RN experience, BLS, and de-escalation training. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN Will Train, Inpatient Psych – Grade NS1, Job Code: 6009.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of one year RN experience.
• BLS certification.
• CCHC Psychiatric Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date).
• De-escalation Certification Course (within 30 days).

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Administers and monitors patient responses to medications.
• Directs and guides patient care and teaching for staff and ancillary personnel.
• Uses and documents in Computerized Nursing Informatics systems.
• Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year and PCAC credits.
• Contributes to safety policies and patient care quality indicators.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and hospital matters.

Skills

English communication

RN professional

Education

Nursing degree

RN licensure (MA)

Tools

BLS Certification

De-escalation Certification

Psychiatric pharmacology exam

Job description

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Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Beware scam interview requests

Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/

Job Description

RN, Will Train, Inpatient Psych - ( 260908-50020054 )

Purpose of Position : Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.

Description

• Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
• Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
• Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
• Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
• Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
• Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• RN Will Train, Inpatient Psych – Grade NS1, Job Code: 6009
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• ( RN ) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN.
• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification
• CCHC Psychiatric Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)
• (De-escalation) - Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 30 days, offered within)

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 38.36 - $ 78.11

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Beware scam interview requests

Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/