Job Description

Description
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning and evaluating patient care. The incumbent is a member of the multidisciplinary team and provides guidance to front line staff.
Essential Functions:
Plans and implements individualized nursing care.
Initiates written nursing care plan individualized to resolve the problems identified in assessment.
Documentation of nursing interventions, patient response to treatment plans, and identifies teaching needs and patient response to teaching.
Maintains a safe environment for patients and colleagues.
Assesses patient needs, prioritizing nursing care activities and assigns patients care according to patient needs and skill level of staff daily.
Provides trauma informed care to patients
Models a calm approach to managing crisis
Supervises staff in proving strength based care, using sensory tools, and recommends rehab consult as needed
Assesses patients for early signs of escalation and helps them use their safety plan in preventing further escalation.
Safely administers medication and documents according to procedure.
Adheres to policy of patient confidentiality, maintains professional boundaries and accepts float assignment as needed.
Identifies resources to facilitate effective patient care.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A valid and current nursing license in the state of MA.
Experience in inpatient psychiatry, chemical dependency and medical surgical nursing experience preferred
CPR certification required.
Physical Criteria :
Must be able to walk the grounds of the facility and potentially sprint short distances.
Must be able to assist with patient care surrounding lifting, turning and restraining patients if needed.
Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds and participate in restraint procedure.
Bournewood is a drug-free workplace. All Bournewood employees agree not to use any federally illegal substances including but not limited to marijuana and related products. Following an offer of employment and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a drug test.

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