Hospital for Behavioral Medicine (HBM) specializes in mental health treatment. Our 120-bed facility is equipped with the latest safety features designed to provide patients with a comfortable environment to receive therapeutic care. Situated in Worcester County, Hospital for Behavioral Medicine is the newest mental health facility of its kind in the state of Massachusetts and is a joint venture between HBM and UMass Memorial Health Care. A short drive from the UMass Memorial Medical Center, HBM is designed to serve members of the community both near and far.

To learn more about Hospital for Behavioral Medicine, please visit: https://www.hospitalforbehavioralmedicine.com/

If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and want to make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply today!

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine offers competitive rates and benefits including:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

POSITION DETAILS:

The Weekend Warrior position is an ideal position for someone who's looking for weekend hours. This position requires working doubles on Saturday (16 hrs) & Sunday (16 hrs), but will be paid for 40 hours-also known as a Baylor Position. As a Weekend Warrior you would eligible for all of HBM's part-time benefits and can pick-up additional shifts outside of your normal schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER THE JCAHO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.

Assessment

• Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.
• Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy.
• Report any signs or symptoms of infection in patients to the Infection Control Nurse.
• Verify the accuracy of patient records.

Intervention

• Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Intervention is based on knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures, as well as the plan of care.
• Accurately administer medication to patients.
• Transcribe and carry out physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders accurately.
• Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.

Treatment Planning

• Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
• Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
• Update and revise the plan as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
• Document both the nursing interventions on the treatment plan and the patient's response to the intervention.

Milieu

• Assure patients are adequately oriented to the program.
• Monitor program activity and encourage patient participation.
• Prescribe and coordinate nursing care to patients, during episode of care.
• Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other health care providers.
• Consistently utilize universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines.
• Conduct structured didactic groups with patients and families.
• Utilize self as a role model to promote health communication.

Teaching

• Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as, communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.
• Provides and documents discharge instructions including food and drug interactions, diets and activities as appropriate.
• Evaluate and document the effectiveness of all patient teaching.
• Provide opportunities for patients and families to question, discuss and explore their feelings about prescribed therapies/interventions/diagnosis.

Performance

• Participate in quality assurance programs.
• Collaborate with other team members.
• Act as the patient's advocate and assure that patient rights are upheld.
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and risk management.
• Utilize time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate guest relations in communication, cooperation and in giving assistance to patients, physicians/licensed practitioners, co-workers and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Follow facility, departmental and personnel policies and procedures
• Comply with the employee Code of Ethics.
• Works overtime in a case of emergency or as deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Attends mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Specific Standards for the Care of Child Patients Ages 5 through 11

• Maintain knowledge of the Child Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of children's stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise.
• Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and make note of any deviations in behavior.
• Recognize acting out behavior of child specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral and non-judgmental terms based on the age of the patient.
• Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translates treatment/program expectations to the learning disabled child.
• Relate to child patients in an age appropriate manner.
• Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to smaller body sizes of children, abandonment issues and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issues.
• Act as a resource to other staff in regard to the Child Patient Programs.

Specific Standards for the Care of Adolescent Patients Ages 12 through 18

• Maintain knowledge of the Adolescent Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines.
• Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and makes of any deviations in behavior.
• Recognize acting out behavior of adolescent specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral and non-judgmental terms based on the age of the patient.
• Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translates treatment/program expectations to the learning disabled adolescent.
• Relate to adolescent patients in an age appropriate manner.
• Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to smaller body sizes of adolescents, abandonment issues and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issues.
• Act as a resource to other staff in regard to the Adolescent Patient Programs.

Specific Standards for the Care of Adult Patients Ages 19 through 64

• Gather information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use judgments based on knowledge of adult behaviors in treatment planning and interventions.
• Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behaviors and non-judgmental terms.
• Utilize seclusion/restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and past history of violent or emotional behaviors and/or history of physical and/or sexual abuse issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Adult Program rules, protocols and handbook guidelines.
• Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of adult care within Specific Standards of Care for this age group.

Specific Standards for the Care of Geriatric Patients Ages 65 and older

• Maintain a knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of aging.
• Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of gerontological health care and behavioral care.
• Gather the appropriate information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use therapeutic judgments based on knowledge of gerontological health/behavioral care practices to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
• Utilize interventions based on gerontological theory to restore patient functional capabilities and to prevent complications and excess disability.
• Maintain a complete knowledge of treatments, medications and side effects of such in the geriatric age group.

Specific Standards for the Care of Chemically Dependent Patients

• Assesses patient needs as related to chemical dependency and document the plan of care from the admission through discharge.
• Collaborate with other chemical dependency staff professionals in planning for discharge and follow-up care.
• Maintain an awareness of how personal issues relating to co-dependency can impact work performance/relationships.
• Recognize and establish limits on medication-seeking behaviors.

Additional Standards

• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor'sDegree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS. AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MA Y NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures is essential.
• Knowledge of all code procedures.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Laws and Child Abuse/Neglect/Maltreatment laws, and the DHS
  provider agreement as applicable.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups to which
  assigned (ranging from preschool to geriatrics).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hospital for Behavioral Medicine we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.