Registered Nurse-Inpatient

Registered Nurse (RN), Older Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Float

Pool, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Join Us as a Registered Nurse / Float Pool!

Hours - 36 hours, 3 (12 hour shifts) 7:00 am - 7:30 pm. Float shift

differential $5.00/hr! This position will be required to float between

inpatient units on a regular basis. Flexibility to work across multiple

units is an essential function of this position. 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 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

Mira Vista Behavioral Health Center. Float to and work within all

hospital units daily, based on staffing needs and patient acuity.

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. Minimum of

five (5) years of professional nursing experience. Minimum of five (5)

years of experience working with geriatric and behavioral health

Patients Is Required. 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 Mira Vista 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 AD&D 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