RN- Adult Inpatient Psych Details

RN- Adult Inpatient Psych

Cambridge Health Alliance - Cambridge, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Details

Cahill 4 is an adult Psychiatric locked unit. There are 18 beds available on this inpatient unit of which we see various types of psychiatric illnesses such as Schizophrenia bi-polar and affective disorders, Personality disorders, Duel diagnosis, Adjustment disorder, Psychosis, and use DBT/CBT Group Therapy. According to DMH we have a lower than average restraint rate, use sensory approach to de-escalating patients, and all staff are educated in trauma informed care with provides each patient with individualized care.

Job PurposeThe 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education/Training

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN strongly preferred; BSN required within 1 year of hire date for newly hired RNs

Licensure:

• Current MA RN Licensure required.

Certifications:

• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS is required

Work Experience:

• 1 year current experience in an acute locked inpatient psychiatric setting is required.

All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test

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