Adolescent Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Evening Shift 2
Shift Details: 40 hours per week evening shift RN, 3:00pm-11:30pm. Required to work every other weekend

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

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. Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.
• Provides direct patient care according to physician's order and appropriate protocols as evidenced by documentation in patient's medical record and direct supervisor or peer observation.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Must be able to successfully manage out of control patients using the methods outlined in the MOAB training.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• 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.

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: Medical and dental benefits, 401(k) plan with employer match, Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.