Bay Cove Human Services has been recognized by theBostonGlobeas one of the Top Places to Work in 2021. This is the sixth year that Bay Cove has been acknowledged for this distinction.
Mission Statement: Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.
Job Summary:
Your position as Staff Nurse supports this mission in your daily care of Andrew House patients. This is a non-exempt position.
Requirements for the Position
Massachusetts registration and license
Three years hospital experience is required, at least one year of which involved acute admissions on either a medical, surgical or emergency service
Prior substance use disorder or mental health treatment experience preferred
A COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position. One COVID-19 shot is acceptable, contingent on the individual receiving the second shot within the allotted time frame.
Mission Traits:
Must be able and willing to work with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders in a respectful and compassionate manner
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Ability to multitask
Ability to work as a team and independently
Ability to uphold confidentiality standards and professional boundaries
Physical Qualifications:
Must be physically able to participate in the Bay Cove CPR and CPI trainings and be able to endure the physical strain of performing CPR for several minutes while awaiting assistance
Essential Functions of Position:
Responsible for care of patients on unit
Monitors vital signs and notify M.D. as necessary
Assess changes in patient conditions
Medicates PRN, according to standing orders
Telephone and initial screening of all patients for admission, obtaining as medically accurate history as possible
Keeps accurate nursing notes describing patients' physical conditions and activities
Records all medications
Ensures supervision of orderlies
Performs narcotic count at beginning and end of shift
Provides thorough and accurate report of patients' status to oncoming shift
Reports unusual events to Nurse Manager
Observes for signs and symptoms of medication toxicity
Observe for signs and symptoms of Psychiatric decompensation
Conducts ongoing condition checks as required for patients on the unit
Sets appropriate boundaries/limits with patients
Participates in ongoing discharge planning with counseling staff and administrators
Specific to Shifts
7a.m. - 3 p.m.
Daily report with counseling staff
Assure that capable patients attend meetings and other groups
Admission Nursing Physical Assessment
3p.m. - 11 p.m.
Assure all capable patients attend commitment meetings
Do any filing of patient records (discharges) left by 7 to 3 shift
Daily report with counseling staff
11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Rounds should be made at least every hour through the night for the most stable patients and more frequently according to need of the less stable patients
