Senior Charge Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide skilled, high-quality nursing care across the full patient care continuum from admission to discharge.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, with collaboration across nursing staff to ensure safety and positive therapeutic environments. MA RN license and BLS certification are required, and fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree preferred from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Must be fluent in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care for all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s status.
• Report and record any findings to the MD and charge nurse.
• Assist with exams, treatments, tests and procedures as ordered.
• Monitor patient milieu for safety and promote a positive therapeutic environment.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with and direct other nursing staff to address patient needs.
• Admit, discharge and transfer patients while ensuring safety and handling belongings.

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide skilled, high-quality nursing care across the full patient care continuum from admission to discharge.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, with collaboration across nursing staff to ensure safety and positive therapeutic environments. MA RN license and BLS certification are required, and fluency in English is essential.