Registered Nurse - Inpatient Behavioral Health Job at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, MA

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  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital
  • Northampton, MA

Job Description

Job Description

  • Ask about our new pay rates and opportunities for multiple pay raises each year **

Cooley Dickinson is the hospital for nurses to learn, grow and accelerate their career. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.

Our Nurse Residency Program and Specialty-specific orientation programs provide our new nurses with increased clinical support and education during orientation.

Our 22-bed inpatient unit provides trauma-informed care to a mixed demographic of patients, from students to geriatric, who are experiencing a range of issues from mood disorders to chronic, long-term issues, as well as individuals dealing with a dual diagnosis. Nurses on the unit are scheduled for 8-hour shifts and each shift is staffed with a Charge Nurse, Floor Nurses, and a Medication Nurse. Therapy options include occupational therapy (OT) and psychotherapy groups, an art room for creative expression, and a sensory room to assist patients with destimulation.

About Us

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Accolades and Recognition

Our Staff Has Been Consistently Recognized For The Quality Of Care And Commitment To Patient Safety Provided On a Daily Basis. Some Of These Awards Include

  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating
  • The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
  • The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
  • Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospital

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:

  • a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
  • a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
  • 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
  • opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

The Behavioral Health Nurse is a Registered Nurse who, as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of the nursing process. The Behavioral Health Nurse provides for patient safety by the maintenance of a safe milieu and determining how to utilize the milieu to meet patient’s needs. The Behavioral Health Nurse practices under the supervision of the Medical Director.

This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
  • Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
  • BLS certification required
  • De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire or transfer into department
  • Psychiatric and geriatric nursing experience preferred
  • Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.
  • Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

Primary Location

MA-Northampton-CDH Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Work Locations

CDH Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Job

Registered Nurse

Organization

Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH)

Schedule

Part-time

Standard Hours

24

Shift

Night Job

Posted Shift Description

Schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays.

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

CDH Behavioral Health Inpatient

Job Posting

Oct 16, 2024

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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