Behavioral Health Adult Nurse

Hartford Healthcare
Milford, CT, United States
Full-time

Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : 40 hours per week RN, 7 : 00a-3 : 30p, every other weekend required

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.

St. Vincent's Medical Center is the first hospital in Fairfield County integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is part of one of the largest providers of mental health services at several locations in Connecticut.

Job Summary :

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

Responsibilities :

  • 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.
  • Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed.
  • Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients.
  • Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialing from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certified BLS Provider credentialing from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Associate's Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred.
  • Experience in an 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.

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