RN - Inpatient Float Psychiatry (Adult & Geri)
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Hull
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: CHA Everett Hospital Work Days: Primarily 7a-3p with
occasional 3p-11:30p, includes every other weekend & holidays as
assignedCategory: Registered Nurse Department: Inpatient Psych
Float Pool EH Job Type: Full time Work Shift: Day / Evening
Hours/Week: 40 hours per weekUnion: Yes Union Name: -WH MNA
(Everett Hospital)DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:The Inpatient Psychiatry
Float Department covers Lewis 2 (Geriatric) and West 2 (Adult).
Lewis 2 is a 22 bed Geri Psych/Behavioral Health Unit for patient
population 55+. We provide a vibrant activities program along with
special group sessions and programming to provide support. A
special group room houses musical instruments, art supplies and
other items to engage individual patient strengths and interests.
Patients are cared for by an entire team consisting of:
Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers,
Milieu Therapists and Nursing Assistants.
West 2 is a 22 bed acute care for Adult Psych/Behavioral Health
patients ages 19-64 on a behavioral health unit. The unit is
dedicated to providing exceptional care to people in our community
with mental health and substance abuse illness. We established a
philosophy of caring for patients who need mental health services
with kindness, respect and dignity, while we provide them with a
supportive environment and treatment to help them heal. Our program
is dedicated to depression, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic
stress disorders, substance abuse and psychotic diagnoses. Our
primary objective: we work to help our patients get better so they
can live better lives.
The role of a Psych RN is to provide quality patient care according
to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice and the
role expectations of the patient care unit, including
administration of medications and treatments. RN must demonstrate
ability to respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies in a
prompt, precise and professional manner and be able to work in
collaboration with nurse manager to provide comprehensive, cost
effective care and to support a problem solving approach to issues.
Assess, plan, document and evaluate patient care in an adult locked
psychiatric unit. Participates in quality improvement projects.
Administers medications and treatments as needed. Acts as a
resource for nursing issues and keeps abreast of all aspects of
assigned patient care. Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment
planning by bringing a nursing focus to team collaboration and
contributing to multidisciplinary treatment planning. Communicates
effectively with health team members. Interacts effectively with
patients, families and significant others. Reports directly to
Nurse Manager and will be assigned according to the needs of the
unit.
Qualifications/Experience:Current MA RN Licensure required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
Current American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS
certification required
1 year previous mental health experience in a locked unit strongly
required
Newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job
specific physical agility exam.
Key words: Registered Psychiatry Nurse$10k Sign-On Bonus (pro-rated
for part time employees) for newly hired experienced RNs with 2
years of experience in the specialty hired for.
Newly hired experienced RNs interested in committing to a minimum
of two years of employment at Cambridge Health Alliance, may be
eligible to receive a retention bonus of $10,000. Part-time
employees may be eligible for a prorated retention bonus. Please
speak with your HR Advisor for details.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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