Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Floor 2 - 32 hours/evenings
Company: Beth Israel Lahey Health
Location: Lynn
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
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BayRidge Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. BayRidge
Hospital provides psychiatric services to the residents of the
North Shore and greater Lynn communities. BayRidge Hospital
provides accessible, high-quality substance abuse and mental health
treatment. The 62-bed psychiatric hospital in Lynn offers a
continuum of psychiatric and chemical dependency services on an
inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient basis. About the
Job Position Summary: Assumes responsibility for providing skilled,
creative, high quality nursing care to patients by assessing,
planning, implementing and evaluating patient care on a 24 hour
basis from admission to discharge. Collaborates with other nursing
staff and other allied disciplines to ensure that a safe and
therapeutic environment is maintained for all patients. Is
accountable for directing and supervising the care provided by the
Mental Health Counselors. Assumes responsibility for utilizing
financial, human and material resources in an efficient manner.
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities: 1. Is expected to support
the hospital in such a manner that there is a strong and positive
commitment to quality patient care. 2. Serve as a preceptor for new
employees and educate staff, as needed. 3. Utilize supervision in a
positive and thoughtful manner to enhance professional improvement
and development. 4. Attend clinical meetings that will have a
positive impact on patient care. 5. Maintain solid understanding of
hospital policies and protocols, practices within those policies
and protocols, and enforces such when appropriate. 6. Participate
in any ongoing quality improvement studies that will have positive
patient care outcomes. 7. Maintain understanding of and follow
regulatory agencies' expectations and guidelines (i.e. DMH, DPH,
JCAHO, payors, etc.). 8. Assess, plan and implement care on all
observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the
patient's status. Report and record any findings to the MD and
charge nurse. 9. Perform the role of medical nurse when assigned,
assist the consulting internist and Nurse Practitioner with exams
and perform treatments, tests and procedures as ordered. 10.
Monitor the patient milieu for safety issues and assist with
promoting a positive therapeutic environment. 11. Respond to
patient care needs and issues, assist patients with personal
hygiene and other activities of daily living. Collaborate with and
direct other nursing staff to assist with any patient nursing
needs. 12. Admit, discharge and transfer patients to and from
department/unit ensuring that patient safety is addressed and
monitor patient valuables during belongings search. 13. Participate
in treatment team meetings and develop plans of care. 14.
Administer medications to assigned patients and monitor
effectiveness. 15. Maintain yearly/biyearly requirements of CPR and
Aggression Management. 16. Perform other duties as assigned.
Scheduled Hours 32 hours per week, evening shift. About Us Beth
Israel Lahey Health is dedicated to improving health and wellness
and making a difference in the lives of our patients, their
families and all members of the communities we serve. Formed in
March 2019, Beth Israel Lahey Health is a patient-centered,
integrated care delivery system providing a continuum of services
spanning academic, tertiary and community hospitals, dedicated
orthopedic and psychiatric hospitals, primary and specialty care,
community acute care, ambulatory care, behavioral services and home
health. Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network is a unified
joint contracting and population health management organization,
jointly governed by participating physicians and hospitals. Equal
Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Qualifications Bachelor's in nursing preferred from an accredited
school of nursing with current professional license registration
(RN license) in Massachusetts. Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification required. Exhibits ability to be competent in the
following areas: 1. Psychotropic medication administration and
monitoring 2. Drug and alcohol withdrawal 3.
De-escalation/Restraint Management Demonstrates leadership
qualities with adaptive abilities and strong interpersonal
relations skills. Possess management skills and the ability to
effectively supervise employees. Ability to use sound
administrative practices. Work cooperatively and effectively with
others and ability to adapt to changes in the workplace. Must be
fluent in English (verbal and written).
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