RN Clinical Leader - Child / Adolescent Neurodevelopment - Full time, Eve.

Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Location: CHA Somerville Campus Work Days: 8 hour shifts, M-F, weekend and holidays as needed Category: Registered Nurse Department: 5 East and 5 West Job Type: Full time Work Shift: Evening Hours/Week: 40.00 Union: Yes Union Name: MNA Somerville
CHA recently opened a new inpatient center for youth with acute behavioral health needs. Located in Somerville, the beautiful new facility offers care for children 3-12, adolescents 13-17, and children with neuro-developmental disorders. The new Center for Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Somerville will provide a transformative continuum of patient and family-centered care for diverse youth with mental health needs.Cambridge Health Alliance's Child and Adolescent Neurodevelopment Unit provides specialist assessment and care for children and adolescents who have severe mental health and neurodevelopmental needs. CHA provides services for children experiencing complex and persistent emotional and behavioral difficulties due to neurodevelopmental disorders. We care for our patients in a newly renovated secured 24-bed unit at the CHA Somerville Campus. Our unit offers private rooms, communal eating and living areas, an outdoor activity space, an active sensory room, quiet 'calming' spaces for both individual and group play and learning.The RN Clinical Leader knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures for the Nursing Service and provides for their implementation Clinical Leader plans, administers and supervises nursing and related services with the neurodevelopment psychiatric staff. Conforms behavior and actions to the expectations of the Service Excellence Program by exhibiting excellent customer relations skills to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
Qualifications/Experience: -

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required
• All newly hired RNs must have BSN degree or within 12 months from date of hire
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Three years experience behavioral health / psychiatric experience in a secured unit
• Evidence of progressive leadership
• Newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job specific physical agility test
• Knowledge of DMH policies and procedures regarding human rights and restraint 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.

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