Clinical Coordinator - Psychotic Disorders

About the Role

Provides direct patient care through use of the nursing process. Working with the Nurse Director, facilitates the daily operations of the unit on the Bipolar & Psychotic Inpatient Unit (AB2), an inpatient unit specializing in first-break cases of bipolar and psychotic illness. The focus is on symptom management, safety, and creating a therapeutic environment to promote stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses patients’ needs using multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status.
• Provides verbal communication to other health care providers and documents ongoing assessment of patients’ biopsychosocial status on the Assessment Flowsheet.
• Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients, including:
  • Modifying and individualizing Standard of Care and protocols.
  • Participating in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
  • Initiating discharge plans at time of admission.
  • Demonstrating ability to prioritize patient care needs.
• Provides and implements nursing care interventions, including:
  • Establishing a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients.
  • Demonstrating accurate and timely medication administration and transcription of physician orders.
  • Promoting interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives.
  • Participating in leading patient groups.
• Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions through:
  • Documentation on the Standard of Care, protocols, and Assessment Flowsheet reflecting response to intervention.
  • Communicating patients’ clinical status at patient rounds and change of shift reports.
  • Participating in unit/program Quality Improvement activities.
• Assumes a leadership role in managing the daily operations of the unit, including:
  • Providing direction and supervision of RNs and MHSs.
  • Leading in medical and psychiatric emergencies.
  • Anticipating acute milieu problems and delegating staff appropriately.
  • Problem-solving staffing issues with the Nurse Director.
• Provides for teaching needs of patients and significant others, documenting teaching in the patient’s record and informing the treatment team of learning needs.
• Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency by:
  • Utilizing the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
  • Completing mandatory in-service requirements and participating in ongoing educational activities.
  • Seeking constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues.
  • Identifying strengths and areas for professional/practice development with supervisor.
  • Supporting and participating in research projects as applicable.
• Participates in the education and professional development of staff by:
  • Collaborating with the Nursing Director in identifying and providing teaching for staff members.
  • Participating in the development of clinical policies, nursing department procedures, and standards of care.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication by:
  • Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Communicating positively, supportively, and with courtesy to patients and staff.
  • Presenting self in a positive and professional manner.
• Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital, department, and unit through:
  • Demonstrating effective time management.
  • Demonstrating economical management of services and supplies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred).
• Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
• Five years of experience working in the mental health field preferred.
• Skilled clinician with demonstrated problem-solving skills and leadership ability.

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, Mass General Brigham offers comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

Pay

$34.77 - $72.45/hourly (Grade MCL902).

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Work shift: Day
• Employee type: Regular
• Remote type: Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA.