RN - 20hr weekend package - Pavilion at Partner's Healthcare in Belmont, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Summary
Provides direct patient care through use of the nursing process. Working with the Nurse Director, facilitates the daily operations of the unit.


Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes


Essential Functions
-Accurately assesses patients' needs
• Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status
• Provides verbal communication to other health care providers
• Documentation reflects on-going assessment of patients' biopsychosocial status on Assessment Flowsheet


-Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients.
• Modifies and individualizes Standard of Care and protocols
• Participates in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan
• Initiates discharge plans at time of admission
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care needs


-Provides and implements nursing care interventions.
• Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients
• Demonstrates accurate and timely medication administration
• Demonstrates accurate and timely transcription of physician orders
• Promotes interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives
• Participates in leading patient groups


- Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions.
• Documentation on the Standard of Care, protocols, and Assessment Flowsheet reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients' response to treatment interventions
• Accurately communicates patients' clinical status at patient rounds and change of shift reports
• Participates in unit/program Quality Improvement activities


-Assumes a leadership role in managing the daily operations of the unit.
• Provides direction and supervision of RNs and MHSs
• Assumes a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencies
• Anticipates acute milieu problems and delegates staff appropriately
• Participates in the training and education of RNs, MHSs, and other healthcare providers
• Problem-solves with the Nurse Director around staffing issues


-Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others
• Documents teaching in the patient's record
• Informs treatment team of patient and significant others' learning needs


-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Utilizes the best available evidence to guide practice decisions
• Completes mandatory inservice requirements
• Participates in ongoing educational activities
• Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues
• Identifies strengths and areas for professional/practice development with supervisor
• Supports, participates (as applicable) in research projects


-Participates in the education and professional development of staff.
• Collaborates with the Nursing Director in identifying and providing teaching for staff members
• Participates in the development of clinical policies, nursing department procedures, and standards of care


-Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
• Communicates positively, supportively, and with courtesy to the patients and staff
• Presents self in a positive and professional manner


-Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital, department, and unit.
• Demonstrates effective time management
• Demonstrates economical management of services and supplies



Qualifications


Education
Bachelor's Degree required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No


Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required


Experience
Five years experience working in the mental health field preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled clinician, demonstrated problem-solving skills, leadership ability.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


115 Mill Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


20



Employee Type


Fixed Term



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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