Staff Nurse - Adolescent Treatment - Per Diem

McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA

(Per Diem/Locum)

	JobID:	2189935
	Location:	McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
	Std Hrs/Wk:	1.00
	Shift:	Day Shift
	Full/Part time:	Per Diem
	Regular/Temporary:	Per Diem


	About Our Organization
	As a leader in psychiatric care, education and research, McLean Hospital stands on a firm foundation of excellence built and maintained by its employees. With more than 1,700 staff, McLean has created a close-knit community in a caring work environment that promotes professionalism and pride. Within this supportive environment, our employees have the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to McLeans 190-year mission of providing a broad spectrum of the highest quality care, fostering research on new prevention and treatment methods and training new generations of clinicians and investigators. Thanks to our employees, McLean is consistently ranked the nations top psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
	Responsibilities
	The McLean Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment Program (ART) is currently seeking per diem nurses for our 25 bed short-term psychiatric program for adolescents with acute mental health and substance use issues. Responsibilities include: Manages the short-term and long-term nursing care needs of ART patients within the standards of the department, hospital, land, and regulatory agencies. Manages all medication needs for patients and coordinates care with program psychiatrists. Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration. Accurately assesses patients needs, and identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis. Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients. Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients. Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration. Participates in patient groups and provides a leadership role in organizing and providing patient care. Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others. Applicants should be able to assert themselves and work effectively in a team.
	Qualifications
	Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Psychiatric experience with Adolescents and substance use preferred. Licensure: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Skills: Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to utilize the nursing process and to work collaboratively Experience: One year medical/psychiatric experience preferred
	Conditions of Employment
	Employment at McLean Hospital is contingent upon a successful CORI (Criminal Background Check) and clearance from the Occupational Health Department.
	EEO Statement
	As an equal opportunity employer, McLean seeks qualified candidates for all posted employment opportunities without regard of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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