Cape Cod Healthcare·Hyannis, Massachusetts
The RN is responsible for managing the nursing process for adult psychiatric patients, including assessment, care planning, and maintaining accurate records. They also serve as a resource person for staff and may assume the role of charge nurse.
Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care.
Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs.
Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.
Must read, write and communicate in English Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Basic Life Support Certification Successful passage of CCH’s Psychiatric Pharmacology exam Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required within 3 months of new position Psychiatric experience preferred BSN Preferred
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and a licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts with BLS certification. BSN and previous psychiatric experience are preferred.
Market context
In Massachusetts, adult psychiatric RN roles are typically competitive because employers look for nurses who are already licensed in the state, hold BLS, and can quickly complete psych-specific training such as psychiatric pharmacology and crisis prevention intervention. This role often appeals to candidates with inpatient behavioral health experience and strong de-escalation skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Massachusetts RN license and prepare to discuss your experience with behavioral health safety and medication management.
