Registered Nurse

Utilizing the nursing process, candidate has responsibility for providing for immediate and long-term nursing care needs of patients within the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies. Accurately assesses patients' needs, identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation. Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients. Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients. Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration. Participates in leading patient groups and provides a leadership role in organizing and providing patient care. Will provide direction and supervision of Mental Health Workers. Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others. As a member of the Resource Team, you have the opportunity to care for patients on all our in-patient units as well as at the Clinical Evaluation Center. The variety of work assignments affords a rich learning experience. A comprehensive orientation is provided. As a member of the Resource Team, you receive an additional $1/hr on your base salary. Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. BSN preferred. Requires demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Ability to utilize the nursing process and to work collaboratively. No experience required; one year medical/psychiatric experience preferred. Employees are expected to remain awake and alert at all times on all shifts. Required to complete electronic medical records training, and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.