Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN), Adult Psychiatry Injection Clinic
Massachusetts General Hospital
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Staffing the injection clinic: Safely administers medications and escalated concerns or assessments of patient response to the prescribing provider, accurately completes nursing documentation in EPIC according to policy and procedure, understands end-of-visit and follow-up process/procedures, ensures the clinic is in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards to ensure a safe care environment, supports and educates patients in self-management, care coordination, medication reconciliation and safety
- Implements the individualized plan of care through the use of evidence-based protocols and guidelines and in collaboration with treating providers
- Coordinates with other members of the health team, including treating providers, social work, nutrition, and community resources
- Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and care planning
- Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health team members
- Collaborates with other professionals and directs nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards
- Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members in the Injection Clinic
- Appropriately utilizes nursing resources.
- Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members
- Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment
- Utilizes resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care
- Provides input to Group Practice Administrator regarding unit needs and works collaboratively with administration to address these needs
- Participates in inspections of clinical space and clinical workflow review
- Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures
- May provide nursing support in other services in the outpatient psychiatry clinic as time permits
- Experience in mental health and ambulatory nursing including basic clinical knowledge of psychopharmacotherapy and commonly prescribed medications, their side effects and expected outcomes
- Knowledge of Community mental health center/ambulatory care environment
- Telephone-based mental health clinical assessment techniques
- Telephone triage principles
- Clinical familiarity with care coordination principles and experience working on mulit-disciplinary care teams
- Ability to evaluate a clinical situation, draw accurate conclusions, and independently make appropriate and timely decisions within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks.
- Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and referral volume.
- Highly motivated, independent and capable of performing in a busy, complex clinical environment.
- Strong initiative and perseverance to ensure completion of referrals.
- Demonstrates forthrightness and integrity.
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- New graduates must have a BSN degree