RN - Psychiatry Ketamine Infusion Clinic - MGH

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 three twelve‑hour shifts (9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

• Deliver direct clinical care with a primary focus on outpatient infusion.
• Collaborate with the attending psychiatrist, anesthesiologist and administrative staff to achieve efficient patient outcomes.
• Set up clinic sessions with all necessary supplies and equipment; verify accuracy of patient consent documentation.
• Insert and remove IVs, administer medication via syringe pump and document in the patient record.
• Monitor for reactions during and after infusions; confirm follow‑up appointments.
• Ensure patients are safe for discharge and complete patient check‑out.
• Provide patient and family education.

Treat patients who suffer from treatment‑resistant depression, post‑traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal ideation.

• Licensed registered nurse in the state.
• Substantial infusion experience.
• Experience working with a psychiatric patient population is strongly preferred.
• Familiar with patient consent protocols.
• Proficient in placing and removing IVs.
• Administers medications safely and competently according to policy.
• Accurately completes nursing documentation in EPIC.
• Understands end‑of‑visit and follow‑up procedures.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred (Associate’s Degree required). Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
• Clinical nursing experience 0‑1 year required.
• Knowledgeable of practical nursing principles and age‑group care.
• 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.

• 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.
• Employee perks – discounts on tickets and passes for ski resorts, museums and sporting events.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or any other status protected under law. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with a disability to perform essential job functions and to receive benefits and privileges of employment.