RN/Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatry
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Everett
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: -CHA Everett Hospital -
Work Days: -Primarily 3pm-11:30pm with rotations to 7am-3:30pm -
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Category: -Registered Nurse - -
Department: -Psych EH Lewis 2 Nursing - -
Job Type: Full time - -
Work Shift: Day / Evening -
Hours/Week: 40.00 -
Union: Yes -
Union Name: MNA Everett
Department Summary
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 and
Milieu Counselors.
Summary
The role of a Psych RN is to provide quality patient care according
to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice. The 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 the nurse manager, to provide
comprehensive, cost effective care and to support a problem solving
approach to issues. The RN assesses, plans, documents and evaluates
patient care in an adult locked psychiatric unit. The RN
contributes to multidisciplinary treatment and planning by bringing
a nursing focus to team collaboration. The RN reports directly to
the 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 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by the American
Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. 1 year
previous mental health experience in a Psych locked unit strongly
preferred.
1 year previous mental health experience in a locked Geri-psych
unit is highly preferred.
All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job
specific physical agility test.
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.
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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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