Registered Nurse

McLean Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, is a not‑for‑profit academic medical center dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The McLean Naukeag program is a 14‑day residential program for adults with co‑occurring substance use and other psychiatric disorders.

Job Summary

This per diem RN position is located in Belmont, MA and functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, CRCs, LICSWs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and admissions/after‑care specialists. Using the nursing process, the RN provides immediate and long‑term nursing care within departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Accurately assess patients’ needs using multiple data sources and a Recovery Oriented Framework.
• Perform point‑of‑care testing and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Document responses to interventions and demonstrate understanding of patients’ treatment responses.
• Identify behaviors that may lead to crisis and employ verbal and non‑verbal de‑escalation techniques.
• Plan, modify, and individualize nursing interventions and the Nursing Plan of Care.
• Participate in development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan and prioritize patient care needs.
• Partner with patients and families to support recovery goals and establish therapeutic alliances.
• Administer medications safely using BMV scanning and review physician orders promptly.
• Promote least‑restrictive, recovery‑oriented interventions and lead patient groups.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and communicate patient status during rounds and shift reports.
• Utilize evidence‑based nursing knowledge to guide practice decisions.
• Provide leadership in organizing patient care, supervising MHSs, delegating interventions, and responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Facilitate critical‑incident de‑briefing and anticipate acute milieu problems.
• Participate in training and education of RNs, MHSs, and other providers.
• Teach patients and significant others, document teaching, and inform the treatment team of learning needs.
• Maintain professional growth, complete mandatory in‑service requirements, and seek constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, protect patient privacy, and present a professional demeanor.
• Contribute to productivity, cost‑effectiveness, time management, and economical use of services and supplies.
• Notify shift coordinator/charge nurse of availability for additional assignments.

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in Nursing (required) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Registered Nurse (RN) state license.
• No experience required; 0‑1 year medical/psychiatric experience preferred.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and ability to utilize the nursing process collaboratively.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting (35 lb+ with assisted device), carrying (20‑35 lb), pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, gross and fine manipulation – performed frequently (34‑66% of the time) or as noted.
• Constant use of vision (far and near), talking, hearing, and foot use (rarely).

Pay

Hourly rate ranges from $34.77 to $72.45, grade MCL902. Base pay is determined by skills, experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, retirement plans, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.