Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days: 3:00pm-11:30pm & 11:00pm-7:30am, Rotating Weekend & Holidays
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: Inpatient Psych Float Pool CH
Job Type:
Full time
Work Shift:
Evening / Night
Hours/Week:
36.00
Union:
Yes
Union Name:
MNA Cambridge
Department Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) working on the Float Pool at Cambridge hospital provides nursing care per need on Cahill 4, Cahill 3 and 7 West.
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.
All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test.
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