Behavioral Health Adult Unit RN - Hartford Healthcare : Job Details

Description

Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 24 Job Shift: Shift 2 Shift Details: This is a 24 hr. evening shift registered nurse position; every other weekend required; holidays required based on rotation

Work where every moment matters. St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Center in Westport is a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility specializing in care for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders.

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

• Performs initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives, and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
• Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel, consistent with their level of education and expertise in order to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
• Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Experience in acute care psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Evidence of leadership ability.

We take great care of careers. Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top-notch organization.