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Registered Nurse - Psychiatric

  • Massachusetts, Tewksbury

  • 04/23/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    The Registered Nurse - Psychiatric provides compassionate care to patients in an acute psychiatric setting. 
    This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, maintaining patient safety, and supporting patients with various psychiatric needs in a General Population (Adult Psych/BHH) environment.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide patient care in an acute psychiatric setting.
    • Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and assess mental and physical health.
    • Respond to emergency situations and de-escalate crises as needed.
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
    • Ensure compliance with facility protocols and industry standards, including safety measures.
    • Participate in bi-weekly orientation sessions to stay updated on best practices and procedures.

    Required Qualifications
    • Valid state nursing license.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certifications.
    • At least 2 years of experience in an acute psychiatric setting.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Strong ability to adapt to fluctuating patient ratios and staffing needs.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient interaction.

    Certifications
    • BLS, ACLS, and CPI certifications (current and valid).

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