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Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse - RN

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health, Haverhill, Massachusetts, us, 01832

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Registered Nurse – RN (Full-Time Days) Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital, located in Haverhill, MA.

Position Overview We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our outstanding nursing team at Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital, a leading New England behavioral health facility. This role supports patient‑focused, interdisciplinary behavioral healthcare for adults over 19, including a specialized geriatric unit for adults over 50. New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply.

Available Shifts Full‑time days

Employee Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available

Flexible scheduling

8 paid holidays

Excellent training programs

Bonuses for weekend shifts

Referral bonus

Employee engagement and recognition programs

Major group health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Purpose Statement Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and educate patients and families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies.

Ensure physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.

Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is documented.

Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, development, and cultural needs are met, and address any complaints promptly.

Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, or changes in medical status regarding response to medications.

Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and the initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.

Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.

Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate counts of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.

Responsible for completing admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.

Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.

Provide direction or coordinate activities of the unit as directed.

Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.

Other Functions

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skills

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.

One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

Current RN license as required by state.

CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Additional Regulatory Requirements While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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