RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Part-time

Masonicare

Wallingford, CTPart-timeSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

Wallingford, CTPart-timeNo compensation foundSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Wallingford, CT

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Connecticut RN License

Job overview

The RN Behavioral Health Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in a 50-bed behavioral health hospital unit. The nurse coordinates care with clinical and case management staff, contributes to treatment plans, and practices evidence-based nursing. The position is an evening shift scheduled for 32 hours per week, with every-other-weekend coverage.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evidence-Based NursingNursing CareIntake AssessmentInterdisciplinary Care PlanningMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient CommunicationStaff Supervision

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing School GraduateBSN1+ Year Clinical ExperienceConnecticut RN License

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Full job description

RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT) Job Location: Wallingford Center, Connecticut

RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Behavioral Health Hospital – Wallingford, CT

Evening Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOW

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.

This role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit

TheBehavioral Health Nurseprovides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including:
Medication/Treatment Administration
Teaching
Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.
Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.
Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.
Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.
Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.
Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Performs other duties as required.