When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Sign on bonus up to $3000 (pro-rated for part-time)
The Staff Nurse is an RN who works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team in a crisis stabilization unit. Provides crisis intervention and performs clinical screening/assessments of children and adults' mental health, substance use, and physical health needs.
The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24/7 facility that works as a team to lead encouraging groups, connect clients with medication evaluations, and follow through with aftercare plans. Our CSU offers short-term residential stabilization services for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders. Individuals are accepted on a voluntary basis and the average length of stay for the program is three to five calendar days.
Responsibilities:
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Collects appropriate assessment and screening information, to include bio-psycho-social information, psychiatric and medication history, and alcohol/drug information
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Establishes & oversees medication administration
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Monitors and records the biomedical status and conditions of all clients admitted, including all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the client’s safety status
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Participates in treatment team meetings and assists with development of care plans
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Collaborates with the team in providing health information and maintenance of the medical record
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Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assists with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
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Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process.
Qualifications:
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Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
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Current certification in CPR
Schedule: Part-time, 16 hours weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
