Registered Nurse (RN), Community Behaivoral Health Center CBHC

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Registered Nurse (RN), Community Behavioral Health Center CBHC Save Lawrence, MA • Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services • Full-time • Evening

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When you join the growing BILH team, youre not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Description:

Sign on Bonus up to $3000 (prorated for part time) Benefits of Joining the BILH Behavioral Services Team:

Immediate Coverage: Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1. Financial Security: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match, Professional License Reimbursement Program, and sign-on bonuses for select positions. Growth & Education: Tuition reimbursement plus dedicated career development opportunities. Work-Life Support: Employee Wellness Program, exclusive discount programs, and free on-site parking.

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The Registered Nurse (RN) supports psychiatric and mental health practice at the ambulatory clinic of the Community Behavioral Health Center in Lawrence. They champion integration of medical screening, health maintenance and coordination of medical services for the ambulatory clinic of the CBHC. They are overseeing the functioning of the Medical Assistant(s) at the clinic. This position functions as part of the multidisciplinary team, taking care of the patients of the ambulatory clinic. At times, it may be necessary to also assist in taking care of medical and psychiatric needs of persons served at the urgent care and mobile crisis services, particularly with medical clearance and acceptance of patients. Assistance with emergencies in the Community Crisis Services (CCS) may be necessary as well.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates with medical and advance practice personnel in the care of persons served at the CBHC.
2. Contributes to the comprehensive assessment of clients seeking services by, for instance, collecting vital signs, assessing the client for signs of substance withdrawal using the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS), Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) and the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Benzodiazepines (CIWA B).
3. Administer other scales, assessments and rating scales as indicated, for instance PHQ-9, SDoH screening etc.
4. Coordinates and contributes to best practices regarding medical monitoring of patients, for instance for metabolic monitoring.
5. Assists with (re)filling of orders, administers medication and completes the medication reconciliation process.
6. Coordinates the medical care of clients including participating in transition and discharge planning.
7. Conducts brief crisis counseling and individualized risk management/safety planning, provides psychoeducation and coordinates medical care.
8. Determines medical stability for police and EMT drop offs.
9. Determines medical stability for disposition to 24-hour level of care.
10. Assists in management of the care of all persons served, particularly of those receiving medication management.

Qualifications:

Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required Experience working in a behavioral health care setting preferred. Strong diagnostic skills; competence in crisis intervention and engagement strategies. Must be able to quickly establish rapport with a wide range of clinical presentations. Knowledge of vast array of community resources and how to access them.

Schedule:

FT, 40 hrs, Mon-Fri (11:30am-8:00pm) - No Weekends!

Pay Range:

$38.76 - $52.17

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job details

Employment: Full-time Hours/Week: 40 Shift: Evening Category: Nursing Pay Range: $38.76 - $52.17 FLSA: Non-Exempt Req ID: JR87762

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