*RN Will Train, Inpatient Psych

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records.
• Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
• Summarizes assessment data and initiates plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers.
• 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 aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor quality and appropriateness of care, and evaluation of that care.
• Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
• Assesses personal learning development needs and maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
• Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Shows 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 by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• CCHC Psychiatric Pharmacology Exam (must pass prior to start date).
• Completion of an approved De‑escalation Certification Course (to be obtained within 30 days, offered within).

Schedule

Schedule Details: 16 Hours Per Week, Rotating Nights, 11p‑7:30a, Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays.

Pay

Annual/Hourly: Hourly Hiring Pay Range: 38.36 – 78.11.