Registered Nurse (RN)
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center (CEDC), a nationally renowned eating disorder treatment program, located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts is actively recruiting for a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to fill an opening within the organization’s medical team. The Registered Nurse will work in the Residential Program treating women and adolescents with eating disorders.
CEDC is seeking a Registered Nurse who is licensed. The ideal candidate will have experience treating eating disorders. Excellent salary and benefits are provided.
The RN will provide direct care and coordinate medical management for patients in the residential treatment facility specializing in eating disorder treatment for adolescent girls and adult women.
Responsibilities:
· Overseeing RC medication administration, ensuring compliance with Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission standards of care and MAP.
· Coordinating with providers regarding medication changes and submitting prescription refill requests
· Conducting admission medical assessments on all new residential patients
· Interpreting lab results and coordinating with medical team to address abnormal values, including electrolyte imbalances
· Ordering and stocking residential over-the-counter medication and medical supplies.
· Responding to patient’s minor medical complications for all levels of care
· Providing patient education regarding medications and various health topics – both individually and in group sessions
· Overseeing and training of Residential Counselors in proper technique of obtaining vital signs, *medication supervision and management, infection control, minor wound care, and emergency medical protocols
· Developing and evaluating medical protocols, coordinating with residential program coordinator to review systems for performance improvement
· Facilitating trips to primary care providers, specialists, or emergency room for medical follow-up of various conditions and complications; assessing patient need for higher or lower level of care
· Participating in discharge planning, assessing patient understanding of medication regimen
· Working within clinical team to coordinate patient care, attending bi-weekly medical and psychiatric rounds and monthly Performance Improvement (PI) meetings
· Performing other duties as needed within scope of practice
Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hrs/wk: Monday through Friday
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: BSN preferred
Valid current Massachusetts RN license in good standing
BLS certification
MAP certification as a Trainer preferred
2+ years experience in psychiatric setting preferred
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Supervisory experience preferred
Knowledgeable in interpreting lab results
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Cambridge, MA 02138 (Required)
Work Location: In person