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Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Registered Nurse - RN, Overnights

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWestborough, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate of Science in Nursing is required.
  • A valid Massachusetts registered nurse license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders, applying current nursing theory, principles of care, and nursing procedures appropriate to each patient's age.
  • Maintain a safe and clean care environment and contribute to quality improvement.
  • Assist in supervising Behavioral Health Technicians and contribute consistently to department operations and communications in a manner consistent with the hospital's mission and objectives.
  • Take responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients, including maintaining optimal patient health, counseling, collaborative planning, and restoration of optimal function.
  • Act as a patient advocate and assist patients in developing skills to advocate for themselves.
  • Document appropriate patient information in a timely manner.
  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of all patients.
  • Assess vital signs and administer medications as ordered.
  • Evaluate and document patient responses to medication regimens and identify the need to administer as-needed medication.
  • Participate in meetings and group therapy sessions as assigned.
  • Assess the unit milieu to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, family members, and staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • At least one year of psychiatric or behavioral health experience is preferred.

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