Registered Nurse - urgent crisis center

Come join the clinical team in our new Urgent Crisis Center for Children in Waterbury.

Background :

The (new) Urgent Crisis Center is a walk-in, psychiatric crisis stabilization center designed to triage, assess, and stabilize youth who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Discharge planning will include assuring the appropriate lower level of care is established or referrals will be made. The UCC serves youth ages 4-18 (up to 21 if DCF committed).

This is a fast-paced environment that operates 24 / 7, 365 days a year. The Registered Nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team in the assessment, treatment, and discharge of the youth cared for in this Urgent Crisis Center.

Embedded in the healthcare team is a triage nurse on shift who provides other nursing support when needed.

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing safety, physical and mental / behavioral health assessments, first aid and medication administration to the youth in the program.

Embedded in the healthcare teams are lead, triage, and program nurses. The nurse will oversee the child's medical needs throughout their stay while collaborating with outpatient providers to assure holistic care.

The registered nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assure continuity, efficient care, and effective and discharge planning.

The nurse will conduct the initial nursing assessment, reconcile any current medication, and provide detailed and accurate documentation assuring all requirements are met throughout their admission.

Location : Waterbury

FREE parking.

Schedule : Flexible -

Full time 40 hours / week, we are currently hiring for the second shift; 2 pm-10 pm, and Third Shift; 10 pm-6 am; Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday.

Per diem - All shifts - must be willing to work 3 shifts / month and one major holiday annually.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors signs and symptoms for physical and mental health stabilization.
• Conducts nursing intakes and discharges.
• Collaborates with team on disposition planning.
• Active participation in rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensures all DCF, DPH, and / or Joint Commission requirements and documentation are completed.
• Monitors medications for efficacy and adverse effects.
• Develops appropriate nursing care plans and interventions as needed.
• Collaborates with Associate Medical Director and psychiatrists in the coordination of the physical, mental, and behavioral health care of clients throughout their treatment course.
• Provides cross-coverage in the nursing department as needed.
• Provides education and teaching to clients and families regarding health and safety.
• Collaboration with identified medical providers on medical needs
• Works closely with the care team to ensure the plan of care is executed and addresses any barriers to completion along with assisting in identifying solutions.
• Serves as a resource to care teams to identify goals for patients and to help with strategies to achieve these goals.
• Ensures documentation is in compliance.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• RN from an accredited school of nursing. Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations. Prior work experience in pediatric care is preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in MS Office, including Outlook email
• Cultural competency to serve a diverse client population.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

The annual salary for Full time : $85,000 plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus

Per diem hourly rate - $38-$40 / hr.

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, profit sharing, company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, vacation days, sick days, holidays, and more!