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University of Massachusetts – Medical School Looking for Professional Nurse I – Youth Psychiatric Hospital Unit Full Time
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the
direction of the mental health nurse manager, functions as a professional by utilizing the nursing process in caring for psychiatric
patients. Is responsible for incorporating general and unit specific competencies into nursing practice. Adheres to UMMC nursing standards
in accordance with licensure of Registered Nurses by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizes nursing process for the delivery and management of patient care
- Performs and
documents a nursing assessment based on a systematic data collection - Identifies with the patient and family problems/potential
problems and incorporates findings on the patient care plan - Initiates a plan of care that includes nursing diagnosis, nursing
interventions/orders and outcomes within established time frames for their achievement - Communicates assessment, identified
problems and plan of care to appropriate health care providers - Implements or delegates the implementation of the plan of care
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and revises it as necessary
- Explains system of care delivery to patient
and family and encourage their participation in the plan of care Recognizes and supports the psycho physiological needs of the patient and
family - Develops and implements an educational plan for the patient/family
- Assesses and documents actual and potential
learning needs - Develops and implements a patient education plan based upon assessment and documents progress towards
outcomes - Demonstrates clinical competency in nursing practice
- Recognizes changes in patients physical and mental condition
and takes appropriate action - Responds appropriately in emergency situations
- Adapts nursing care interventions to patients
physical condition, emotional status, and developmental level Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff - Uses equipment
properly and safely - Administers and documents medications according to Medication Policy and Procedure
- Performs and/or
delegates patient treatments as prescribed by the nurse or physician - Reviews goals and discharge plan daily and revises as
needed - Communicates plan of care and discharge plan with other health professional to provide necessary care for patient and
family - Relates pertinent information regarding patient progress toward outcomes during inter-shift report
- Participates in
inter-disciplinary in-patient care rounds - Adheres to approved nursing standards in performing all unit specific and general
competencies - Assumes responsibility for professional growth and demonstrates leadership skills
- Participates in annual
performance review process - Identifies own strengths and weaknesses
- Serves as a resource and role model to other staff nurses
and health care providers - Responsible for keeping informed of hospital policies and procedures and standards of
care - Supports activities of nursing committees
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant issues of nursing
practice - Demonstrates a commitment to promote a unit environment which supports positive public relations. image and effective
communication with patients, visitors, and health team members - Displays a positive manner in the work environment
- Responds
to conflict or stressful situations in a constructive and sensitive manner - Demonstrates a commitment to primary
nursing - Collaborates with patient and/or family and physician to identify discharge plan and ensures that discharge plan is
current - Negotiates with other nurses to determine coverage and define lines of communication and responsibility to assure continuity
of care - Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients to individualize patient care and functions as a patient
advocate - Facilitates discharge planning
- Participates in arranging follow-up care with other facilities and documents
discharge planning activities - According to UMMC Policy and Procedure, the professional nurse will:
* Demonstrate the
ability to care for adolescent psychiatric patients.
* Demonstrate the ability to care for adult psychiatric patients.
*
Complete a comprehensive physical assessment.
* Admit a patient.
* Discharge a patient.
* Deliver
medications.
* Deliver IVs.
* Deliver blood and blood products.
* Prepare a patient for the operating room.
* Care for the post-operative patient.
* Assess a patient at risk for falls and implement a prevention plan.
* Assess
a patient at risk for skin breakdown and implement a prevention plan.
* Assess patients pain and treat.
- Demonstrate
ability with the following:
- Group/individual relationship skill.
- Utilize milieu and group dynamics to promote
improved patient. - Utilize safe restraints.
- Manage acting out/assaultive patients/psychiatric emergencies.
- Suicide
precautions. - Behavioral treatment contracts.
- Promote improved reality testing.
- Utilize mental health community
resources.
- Performs other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently registered by the Board of Registration in Nursing for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts OR
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing who has temporary license status.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Work is of medium to heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time; frequently lifts patient with assistance;
frequent reaching and manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment when attending to patients needs; talking and hearing for
discussion with patients and supervisors; near visual acuity for accurate reading of gauges and thermometers and for recording patients
charts.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Performs independently within established policies and procedures and standards of
practice designated in the Department of Nursing. Seeks guidance from Nurse Manager when necessary.
SUPERVISION
EXERCISED: May be assigned to function as a resource nurse and/or supervise clinical activities of other nursing personnel within
the Department of Nursing.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Usual working environment found on acute and intensive
patient care units. Exposure to blood products, body fluids, chemotherapy, and/or other potentially toxic medications. Must be able to
perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
Looking for Meaningful,
Rewarding, and Exciting Work? Join the team and help adolescents struggling to overcome the limitations of their mental illness.
Consider the UMass Chan Medical Schools Adolescent Continuing Care Units (ACCU)
We value the
compassion and commitment to patients of our team members and are happy to offer an incredible pension program to those who dedicate their
career to our program.
Pension payments are calculated based on the salary earned while at the ACCU. Retirement benefits also
include medical insurance for life, which is another big factor in our team members consideration of overall compensation. There is much
more to the benefits of service here for those interested. You will be paid for creative and playful engagement with adolescents who battle
mental health and trauma-related challenges. Over time, you will see the adolescents emerge at a much higher level of functioning, the gains
that will change the course of their entire lives. You will be literally changing and saving lives while getting paid to do so.
Does
this sound appealing? Read on to see if we are a match for your career goals.