Staff Nurse, CBAT (Psych) - Waltham

At Boston Children's Hospital, success is measured in patients treated, parents comforted and teams taught. It's in discoveries made, processes perfected, and technology advanced. In major medical breakthroughs and small acts of kindness. And in colleagues who have your back and patients who have your heart. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, our reach is global and our impact is profound. Join our acclaimed Community Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) Program and discover how your talents can change lives. Yours included.

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing psychiatric nursing care for patients ages 10-17 years on our new Community Based Acute Treatment (CBAT) Program.
• Administering and monitoring medications as part of treatment plans.
• Overseeing and managing therapeutic milieu and overseeing care provided by Milieu Counselor colleagues.
• Participating in individualized treatment planning and supervise the implementation and revision of plans.
• Utilizing interpersonal skills to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Providing patient/family education on aspects of care including symptom management and coping.
• Working as a team player and functioning as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• 32 hours; rotating nights and every other weekend, occasional day and evening shifts

• BSN required.
• 1+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting. Inpatient and pediatric experience preferred.