Registered Nurse Inpatient Behavioral Health, 24 hours/week, Day shift

At Boston Medical Center - Brighton our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC Brighton nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Boston Medical Center Health Systems is one of the top places to work in health care; we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC Brighton with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC Brighton nurse.

Position:  Registered Nurse

Location: Inpatient Psychiatric (5 West)

Schedule: 24 hours a week, every third weekend - 7a-7:30p

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver nursing care in the psychiatric inpatient including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients 

• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families 

• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues 

• Update and manage patient records 

• Enter and interpret computerized data/information 

• Follow guidelines and policies established by SEMC’s nursing organization 

• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

• 1+ years of Inpatient Behavioral Health RN experience preferred

• Certification in basic life support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life support ( ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate preferred and/or completed during orientation 

• Telemetry experience preferred 

• Experience with electronic health record preferred

• Effective verbal and written communication skills 

• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities. 

• Basic computer proficiency. 

• Fluency in another language a plus. 

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay 

• Staff self-scheduling 

• Weekend/Night shift differentials 

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options  

• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth 

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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