RN - Geri Psych
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Lynn
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: CHA Everett Hospital Work Days: 7a-3:30p with
occasional 3p-11:30 - every other weekend position with holidays as
neededCategory: Registered Nurse Department: Psych Lewis 2 Job
Type: Part-TimeWork Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 8 hours per
weekUnion: Yes Union Name: MNA EverettDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:Lewis
2 is a 22 bed Geri Psych/Behavioral Health Unit for patient
population 55+. We provide a vibrant activities program along with
special group sessions and programming to provide support. A
special group room houses musical instruments, art supplies and
other items to engage individual patient strengths and interests.
Patients are cared for by an entire team consisting of:
Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers,
Milieu Therapists and Nursing Assistants.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
The role of a Geri Psych RN is to provide quality patient care
according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing
practice and the role expectations of the patient care unit,
including administration of medications and treatments. 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 nurse manager to provide
comprehensive, cost-effective care and to support a problem-solving
approach to issues. Assess, plan, document and evaluate patient
care in a geriatric locked psychiatric unit. Participates in
quality improvement projects. Administers medications and
treatments as needed. Acts as a resource for nursing issues and
keeps abreast of all aspects of assigned patient care. Contributes
to multidisciplinary treatment planning by bringing a nursing focus
to team collaboration and contributing to multidisciplinary
treatment planning. Communicates effectively with health team
members. Interacts effectively with patients, families and
significant others. Reports directly to Nurse Manager and will be
assigned according to the needs of the unit.
Qualifications/Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current
Massachusetts RN license required.
-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association Healthcare
Providers required.
1 year previous behavioral health & geriatric experience in a
locked unit.
Newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job
specific physical agility test.
$10k Sign-On Bonus (pro-rated for part time employees) for newly
hired experienced RNs with 2 years of experience in the specialty
hired for.
Newly hired experienced RNs interested in committing to a minimum
of two years of employment at Cambridge Health Alliance, may be
eligible to receive a retention bonus of $10,000. Part-time
employees may be eligible for a prorated retention bonus. Please
speak with your HR Advisor for details.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
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charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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