What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (per diem), McLean Naukeag position at McLean Hospital?
McLean Naukeag is a 14 day Residential Program for adults with co-occurring substance use and other psychiatric disorders. This position will be located in Belmont, MA. This nurse will function as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team consisting of RNs, CRCs, LICSWs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and admissions/aftercare specialists. Utilizing the nursing process, this role will be responsible for providing for nursing care needs of patients within the standards of the department, hospital, and regulatory agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE: Responsibility #1: Accurately assesses patients' needs Standards: 1.1 Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status. Utilizes Recovery Oriented Framework to identify patient strengths. 1.2 Communicates findings effectively to members of the healthcare team. 1.3 Documentation reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients' response to treatment interventions 1.4 Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation Responsibility #2: Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients. Standards: 2.1 Modifies and individualizes Nursing Plan of Care and protocols 2.2 Participates in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan 2.3 Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care needs 2.4 Partners with patients/families to support recovery goals Responsibility #3: Provides and implements nursing care interventions. Standards: 3.1 Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients 3.2 Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration using BMV scanning 3.3 Reviews physician orders in a timely manner 3.4 Promotes interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives and recovery-oriented goals 3.5 Participates in leading patient groups Responsibility #4: Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions. Standards: 4.1 Documentation on the Nursing Plan of Care, protocols, and Assessment Flowsheet reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients' response to treatment interventions 4.2 Accurately communicates patients' clinical status at clinical team rounds and change of shift reports 4.3 Utilizes evidence-based nursing knowledge to guide practice decisions Responsibility #5: Provides a leadership role in organizing and providing patient care. Standards 5.1 Provides direction and supervision of MHSs. Delegate care interventions 5.2 Assumes a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencies 5.3 Promotes/provides for critical incident de-briefing following emergency event 5.4 Anticipates acute milieu problems and delegates staff appropriately 5.5 Participates in the training and education of RNs, MHSs, and other healthcare providers Responsibility #6: Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others. Standards 6.1 Provides health teaching related to patient needs and recovery goals 6.2 Documents teaching in the patient's record 6.3 Informs treatment team of patient and significant others' learning needs Responsibility #7: Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency. Standards 7.1 Completes mandatory Inservice requirements 7.2 Maintains competency for treating patient population 7.3 Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues 7.4 Identifies strengths and areas for professional/practice development with supervisor Responsibility #8: Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication. Standards 8.1 Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality 8.2 Communicates positively, supportively, and with courtesy to the patients and staff 8.3 Presents self in a positive and professional manner Responsibility #9: Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital, department, and unit. Standards 9.1 Demonstrates effective time management 9.2 Demonstrates economical management of services and supplies 9.3 Notifies shift coordinator/charge nurse of availability for additional assignments
The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Education
Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
No experience required; one year medical/psychiatric experience preferred 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to utilize the nursing process and to work collaboratively.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
