UNIT DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Behavioral Health Center (SBHC ) is a geriatric psychiatric/behavioral unit. Registered and licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, unit coordinators, nurse practitioners, social workers, occupational therapists, activity coordinators, dietitians and a physician medical director staff the unit.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to geriatric population that suffers both significant psychiatric and physical co-morbidities.
• Ensuring that a safe and therapeutic environment exists and is maintained for this population.
• Safe administration of medication, including a thorough knowledge of psychiatric medications.
• Collaboration with all members of the interdisciplinary team in order to provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical care to both patients and their families.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Minimum Requirements :

• Current Massachusetts RN License
• Evidence of Continuing Education
• Previous experience working as a RN required, Med/Surg Nursing Experience preferred
• AHA BLS required.

Recommended Requirements :

• Documented Professional Development Activities
• 6-12 Months Charge Nurse Experience
• Experience with Geriatric Psych Population.

As with all job assignments, staff may be floated to areas where they are needed.