Beth Israel Lahey Health
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry, 32 hours, rotating
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry, 32 hours
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Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry, 32 hours
role at
Beth Israel Lahey Health .
When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job; you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
The Inpatient RN role will be 32‑hour days – four 8‑hour shifts (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). There is a holiday commitment. No weekends unless a holiday falls on a weekend.
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Deaconess 4) is a 25‑bed locked unit that serves the acute needs of patients experiencing psychosis, suicidality, depression, and related conditions. The unit provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for individuals who pose a serious risk of harm to themselves or others, who are unable to care for themselves, or who cannot be treated in a less restrictive environment. It also serves patients with comorbid medical illness. Electroconvulsive therapy is available within the medical center and may be part of patient care.
Job Description Essential Responsibilities
Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals or groups and for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients.
Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient‑centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Identifies resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Acts as a patient advocate.
Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit‑based competencies. Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit‑based educator or clinical nurse specialist. Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self. May participate in quality improvement activities.
Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Lahey Health. Nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety.
Education
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
Experience 1–3 years related work experience required.
License/Certification(s)
License Registered Nurse required.
American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Certificate required.
Competencies
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service‑oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age-Based Competencies Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 6 months), young adult (16‑30 years), middle age (30‑60 years), elderly (60‑over).
Social/Environmental Requirements
Work requires periods of close attention to work with no interruption. Concentrated effort of up to 4 hours without break may be required.
Constant response to changing circumstances and using new information to adjust approach and to quickly respond to new needs.
Potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Daily: Protective equipment required (respirator, earplugs, mask, gloves, eyewear, etc.), potential exposure to infectious diseases and/or airborne pathogens, potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Health Care Status: HCW1 – regular, day‑to‑day contact; both face‑to‑face and hands‑on (close contact within three feet for at least five minutes) with physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomists, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x‑ray tech. Health Care Worker Status may vary by department.
Sensory Requirements Close work (paperwork, visual examination), color vision/perception, visual monotony, visual clarity > 20 feet, visual clarity
Physical Requirements Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around during the majority of their shift. Requires constant walking, endurance‑working up to 3–4 hours without a break, frequent standing, bending neck, bending waist, twisting neck, twisting waist, maintain crouch for > 5 minutes, repetition crouch (> 2 times/minutes), power grasping with both hands, fine manipulation with both hands, pushing/pulling with both hands, keyboard use, reaching above shoulder height, reaching below shoulder height, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs, pulling or repositioning patients weighing up to 100 lbs without assistance, pulling or repositioning patients weighing up to 250 lbs with assistance, pushing items weighing up to 50 lbs, pushing a wheelchair or wheeled bed containing a patient weighing up to 250 lbs with assistance.
Pay Range $38.00 – $98.19 per hour.
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, and other permissible factors. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices.
All staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans, Disabled.
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Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry, 32 hours
role at
Beth Israel Lahey Health .
When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job; you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
The Inpatient RN role will be 32‑hour days – four 8‑hour shifts (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). There is a holiday commitment. No weekends unless a holiday falls on a weekend.
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Deaconess 4) is a 25‑bed locked unit that serves the acute needs of patients experiencing psychosis, suicidality, depression, and related conditions. The unit provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for individuals who pose a serious risk of harm to themselves or others, who are unable to care for themselves, or who cannot be treated in a less restrictive environment. It also serves patients with comorbid medical illness. Electroconvulsive therapy is available within the medical center and may be part of patient care.
Job Description Essential Responsibilities
Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals or groups and for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients.
Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient‑centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Identifies resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Acts as a patient advocate.
Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit‑based competencies. Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit‑based educator or clinical nurse specialist. Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self. May participate in quality improvement activities.
Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Lahey Health. Nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety.
Education
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
Experience 1–3 years related work experience required.
License/Certification(s)
License Registered Nurse required.
American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Certificate required.
Competencies
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service‑oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age-Based Competencies Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 6 months), young adult (16‑30 years), middle age (30‑60 years), elderly (60‑over).
Social/Environmental Requirements
Work requires periods of close attention to work with no interruption. Concentrated effort of up to 4 hours without break may be required.
Constant response to changing circumstances and using new information to adjust approach and to quickly respond to new needs.
Potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Daily: Protective equipment required (respirator, earplugs, mask, gloves, eyewear, etc.), potential exposure to infectious diseases and/or airborne pathogens, potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Health Care Status: HCW1 – regular, day‑to‑day contact; both face‑to‑face and hands‑on (close contact within three feet for at least five minutes) with physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomists, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x‑ray tech. Health Care Worker Status may vary by department.
Sensory Requirements Close work (paperwork, visual examination), color vision/perception, visual monotony, visual clarity > 20 feet, visual clarity
Physical Requirements Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around during the majority of their shift. Requires constant walking, endurance‑working up to 3–4 hours without a break, frequent standing, bending neck, bending waist, twisting neck, twisting waist, maintain crouch for > 5 minutes, repetition crouch (> 2 times/minutes), power grasping with both hands, fine manipulation with both hands, pushing/pulling with both hands, keyboard use, reaching above shoulder height, reaching below shoulder height, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs, pulling or repositioning patients weighing up to 100 lbs without assistance, pulling or repositioning patients weighing up to 250 lbs with assistance, pushing items weighing up to 50 lbs, pushing a wheelchair or wheeled bed containing a patient weighing up to 250 lbs with assistance.
Pay Range $38.00 – $98.19 per hour.
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, and other permissible factors. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices.
All staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans, Disabled.
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