Part Time RN - Psychiatry Ketamine Infusion Clinic - MGH

Infusion Registered Nurse

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Job Summary

About the RN Role and Psychiatric Infusion Clinic. The Ketamine Clinic operates daily for intranasal esketamine and IV Infusions in the evening. This position combines both roles and would be a set schedule of 2 twelve-hour shifts (9a-9:30pm). Two 12-hour shifts will occur on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. (No Mondays or Wednesdays) The Infusion RN:

• Delivers direct clinical care with a primary focus on outpatient infusion.
• Requires a licensed registered nurse with substantial infusion experience.
• Collaborates with the attending psychiatrist and anesthesiologist to achieve efficient patient outcomes and works closely with non-professional administrative support staff to ensure smooth clinical operations.
• Delivers direct patient care with a high standard of respect and sensitivity to a highly specialized patient population.
• Treats patients who suffer from treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal ideation.
• Primary responsibilities include: setting up clinic sessions with all necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring accuracy of patient consent documentation, inserting and removing IVs, administering medication via syringe pump, documenting in the patient record, monitoring for reactions during and after infusions, collaborating with the psychiatrist, anesthesiologist, and administrative staff, confirming follow-up appointments, ensuring patients are safe for discharge, doing patient check-out, and providing patient and family education.

Skills and Experience for an Infusion RN:

• Experience working with a psychiatric patient population is strongly preferred.
• Familiar with patient consent protocols.
• Successfully places and removes IVs.
• Administers medications safely and competently according to policy.
• Accurately completes nursing documentation in EPIC according to policy and procedure.
• Understands end-of-visit and follow-up process/procedures.

Education/Degree for an Infusion RN:

Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.

We offer an outstanding benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount), resources for childcare and emergency backup care, hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan, and employee perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives, and you can make a difference. We are looking for someone as dedicated as you to be a part of our team.

About Mass General Hospital:

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Summary:

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require patient care? Yes

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's Degree 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:

Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable):

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 15 Parkman Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: -/

Grade: GHCARN055

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