PER DIEM - STAFF RN - Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx

McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
(Per Diem/Locum)

JobID:2174189
Location:McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
Std Hrs/Wk:1.00
Shift:Rotating 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.
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.
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 Hospital offers consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, gender orientation or national origin. We also take affirmative action to attract and hire qualified minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities.

 
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