Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

  • Ridgefield
  • Hartford Healthcare

Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 3
Shift Details: 40 hours per week night shift RN, 11:00pm-7:30am. Required to work every other weekend

St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, we invite you to join our compassionate team.

  • Conducts initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments
  • Participates in treatment team conferences and facilitates group therapy sessions
  • Develops comprehensive nursing care plans in collaboration with patients and families
  • Evaluates patient responses to interventions and revises care plans as needed
  • Delegates care tasks to nursing personnel and ensures delivery of individualized care
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interact with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes

Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health
  • Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Associate's Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred
  • Experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred
  • Evidence of leadership ability and successful management of out-of-control patients

Benefits

  • Medical and dental benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off starting on date of hire
  • Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs

Join us and be part of a collaborative, supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients.