Registered Nurse (RN), Geriatric Inpatient Behavioral Health, 7:00 am-7:30 pm

Join Us as a Registered Nurse!

New Geriatric Unit! 12 hour shifts, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? Join our dedicated behavioral health team and provide specialized nursing care to geriatric patients in a supportive inpatient behavioral setting.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to geriatric patients receiving inpatient behavioral health treatment. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

As a Registered Nurse (RN):

• You will be an active participant in the health care team who provides direct and indirect care to geriatric patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting as well as their families, and legal guardians.
• You're responsible for assessing the patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• You'll utilize the components of the nursing process in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, values, mission, and core principles of MiraVista Behavioral Health Center.
• Provide nursing care to geriatric and adult behavioral health patients, recognizing the unique medical, psychiatric, cognitive, and safety needs of the geriatric population.
• Provide compassionate support and appropriate redirection to patients experiencing anxiety, confusion, agitation, depression, behavioral changes, or cognitive impairment.
• You're responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu grounded in our core values.
• You will work collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and contribute to each patient's treatment plan by helping develop, implement, and document appropriate goals and interventions, informed by patient strengths and presenting psychiatric problems.

The Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts required.
• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• Previous experience is preferred in psychiatric, or substance use disorders inpatient, restraint reduction, de-escalation, and crisis intervention.
• Experience working with patients experiencing dementia, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, or behavioral disturbances preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorders treatment modalities.
• Understanding of the Trauma-Informed Recovery model of care.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Crisis management and time management skills; and exhibit flexibility, creativity, be able to multi-task, and ability to manage stressful situations in a calm, organized and professional manner.

When you join the growing MiraVista team as a Registered Nurse (RN) you'll receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) match
• Employer paid long term disability (LTD)
• Short term disability (STD)
• Employer paid life and ADD Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range:

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience.

$43.33 - $59.98

MiraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.