STAFF NURSE - 16 D/E Weekend Package Community Reintegration Unit

McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
(Part time)

JobID:2193204
Location:McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
Std Hrs/Wk:16.00
Shift:Rotating Shift
Full/Part time:Part-Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Job Description
Utilizing the nursing process, candidate has responsibility for providing for immediate and long-term nursing care needs of patients within the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies. Accurately assesses patients needs, identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation. Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients. Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients. Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration. Participates in leading patient groups and provides a leadership role in organizing and providing patient care. Will provide direction and supervision of Mental Health Workers. Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others.
Qualifications
Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Requires demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to utilize the nursing process and to work collaboratively. No experience required; 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.
Benefits Information
McLean Hospital is pleased to offer a full spectrum of benefits for all staff regularly scheduled to work 16 hours or more per week (benefits are pro-rated for part time staff).
Health/Welfare: McLean offers two medical plans (provided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim), Prescription Drug Coverage and two levels of dental coverage.
Time Off: McLean offers a comprehensive time off plan including vacation allowance of 2-4 weeks depending on position, generous sick (TOWP) time and 12 paid holidays per year.
Welfare: McLean offers Long term disability, fully paid life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Long Term Care Insurance.
Retirement: McLean offers two ways to save for retirement: the Massachusetts General Hospital Cash Balance Retirement Plan, a 401(a) employer funded plan and 403(b) retirement plans.
Other: McLean has many other perks and benefits including tuition reimbursement, discounts at local gyms, an Employee Activities committee that offers discounted tickets.
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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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:577978 last updated on 11/21/2009)