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Company: Worcester State Hospital

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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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 patient's physical and mental condition and takes appropriate action
* Responds appropriately in emergency situations
* Adapts nursing care interventions to patient's 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 IV's.
- 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 patient's pain and treat.
* Demonstrate ability with the following:
a. Group/individual relationship skill.
b. Utilize milieu and group dynamics to promote improved patient.
c. Utilize safe restraints.
d. Manage acting out/assaultive patients/psychiatric emergencies.
e. Suicide precautions.
f. Behavioral treatment contracts.
g. Promote improved reality testing.
h. Utilize mental health community resources.
* Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM 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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

ABOUT UMASS COMMONWEALTH MEDICINE Developed and operated by the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Commonwealth Medicine is the school's health care consulting and operations division. It offers access to an unparalleled depth and breadth of academic, research, management and clinical resources. Commonwealth Medicine's programs have been instrumental in assisting Massachusetts' health care agencies and those in 19 other states to increase the value and quality of their health care expenditures, and improve access and delivery of care to at-risk and uninsured populations.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

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