Registered Nurse (RN)
Location : CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days : 12 hr shifts, M-F with E/O wknd rotation and holidays as assigned Category : Registered Nurse Department : Cambridge Hospital Inpatient Psych Float Pool Job Type : Full time Work Shift : Day / Evening Hours/Week : 36.00 Union Name : MNA Cambridge $10k Sign-On Bonus (pro-rated for part time employees) for newly hired experienced RNs with 2 years of experience in the specialty hired for. Cambridge Health Alliance(CHA) is a vibrant, innovative health system dedicated to providing essential services to all members of the community. With almost 140,000 patients in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s Metro North region, CHA is a local provider of choice for primary care, specialty care, emergency services, hospital care, maternity care and behavioral health. The Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health units see various types of psychiatric illnesses such as bi-polar, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, adjustment disorder, and psychosis. According to DMH we have a lower than average restraint rate, and use a sensory approach to de-escalate patients as well as DBT/CBT group therapy. All staff are educated in trauma-informed care, which provides each patient a plan of care that is based on their individual needs. Patients are cared for by a dynamic interdisciplinary psychiatry team of nurses, milieu counselors, providers and social workers. Job Purpose The Cambridge Hospital Inpatient Float RN provides care with an emphasis on culturally sensitive, evidence based practices, under the direction of the Nurse Manager. While regularly scheduled, the members of the float pool are deployed on a shift by shift basis to provide nursing care to patients in the three adult psychiatric units at Cambridge Hospital. Float coverage will be at the Cambridge campus only. The Float RN is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured service as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Qualifications and Experience: Current Massachusetts RN license required American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required BSN or ASN degree required 1-2 years acute inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. In addition, newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job specific physical test Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
