Registered Nurse, ECT/Inpatient Psychiatry

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Registered Nurse, ECT/Inpatient Psychiatry, 32 Hours Rotating
About the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Deaconess 4)

Our 25-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center provides compassionate, patient-centered care for adults experiencing acute mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, or crisis situations. Our dedicated team works in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on helping patients stabilize, heal, and prepare for a safe transition back to their communities.

As part of a renowned academic medical center and the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, our unit combines evidence-based treatment with a deeply empathetic approach. Nurses on Deaconess 4 are valued members of an interdisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists who work together to develop individualized care plans that meet each patient’s unique needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about behavioral health and interested in growing their expertise in psychiatric nursing while working in a dynamic teaching and research setting. The unit also supports patients with co-occurring medical conditions, utilizing the full resources of our hospital to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care.

Role Summary
Registered Nurses on Deaconess 4 provide direct patient care and education using the nursing process to promote recovery and wellness. RNs are supported by strong leadership, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture that values respect, compassion, and continuous learning.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals or groups and for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients.

• Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient-centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care.

• Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Demonstrate the ability to act as a patient advocate.

• Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit based competencies. Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit based educator or clinical nurse specialist. Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self May participate in quality improvement activities.

• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.

Experience:
1-3 years related work experience required.

License/Certification(s):

• License Registered Nurse required.

• American Heart Association – Basic Life support Certificate required.

Competencies:
1.    Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

2.    Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.

3.    Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.

4.    Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effective