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Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeWestborough, MA, USA$80.5k - $133.1k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Deliver general and psychiatric nursing care to hospitalized patients receiving treatment for psychiatric or emotional disorders, applying current nursing theory, principles of care, and 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 patient nursing care, including maintaining optimal health, counseling, collaborative planning, and restoring optimal function.
  • Act as a patient advocate and help patients develop skills to advocate for themselves.
  • Document appropriate patient information in a timely manner.
  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of patients.
  • Assess vital signs and administer medications as ordered.
  • Evaluate and document patient responses to medication regimens and identify when PRN medication should be administered.
  • 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 (BSN) is preferred.
  • At least one year of psychiatric or behavioral health experience is preferred.

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