Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatry Full time Evenings

Job Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Work Shift : Evening (United States of America)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description :

We are looking for a RN to join our team at BayRidge. BayRidge is our 64 bed Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital located in Lynn, MA! Assumes responsibility for providing skilled, creative, high quality nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care 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.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities :

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

Monitor the patient milieu for safety issues and assist with promoting a positive therapeutic environment

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

Admit, discharge and transfer patients to and from department / unit ensuring that patient safety is addressed and monitor patient valuables during belongings search

Participate in treatment team meetings and develop plans of care

Administer medications to assigned patients and monitor effectiveness

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Degree in nursing preferred from an accredited school of nursing

Current professional license registration (RN license) in Massachusetts

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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