RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Part-time

Masonicare

Wallingford, CTPart-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Wallingford, CT

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current RN License In Connecticut

Job overview

Masonicare is hiring a RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT). The RN Behavioral Health Nurse works the evening shift on a 50‑bed Behavioral Health Hospital unit in Wallingford, CT, providing professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients. The role includes medication administration, patient teaching, supervising staff, conducting intake assessments, coordinating interdisciplinary care plans, and maintaining documentation while adhering to safety and minimal lift protocols.

Key focus areas include Assume professional responsibility and accountability for a group of patients, Administer medication and treatments, and Teach patients about their conditions and care.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited School Of Nursing, One Year Clinical Experience, and Current RN License In Connecticut. Important skills include Medication Administration, Patient Teaching, Staff Supervision, Intake Assessment, Nursing Process, and Interdisciplinary Care Planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication AdministrationPatient TeachingStaff SupervisionIntake AssessmentNursing ProcessInterdisciplinary Care PlanningPsychotropic Medication ManagementVital Signs MonitoringPain AssessmentMedical DocumentationPatient ConfidentialityComputer DocumentationCommunicationCollaborationQuality Improvement ParticipationMinimal Lift Program AdherenceIntake AssessmentsPsychotropic Medication MonitoringPatient CommunicationDocumentation / ChartingComputer System DocumentationEvidence‑Based NursingMinimal Lift Program ComplianceTeachingSupervisionPsychotropic Drug AdministrationSafety and Secure Environment MaintenanceVital Signs AssessmentDocumentationMedical RecordkeepingComputer System UsageQuality Improvement Activities

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited School of NursingBSN Preferred1+ Years Clinical ExperienceAcute and/or Behavioral Health Experience PreferredCurrent RN License in Connecticut

Full job description

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

RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Health Center - Behavioral Health Hospital – Wallingford, CT

Evening Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.

Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current RN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing

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Job ID: 16533

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