Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Hospital for Special Care • New Britain, CT

1d • $41 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse and graduate nurse functions within the team as a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for providing quality care to patients and their families. This involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation all aspects of patient care, considering the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited school of nursing program
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut
• Demonstrated competence in the clinical setting.
• Valid driver’s license (NBU only)
• Successful completion of an accredited school of nursing program. Primary source verification required to.
• Temporary practice provisions for graduate nurses as outlined by the Connecticut State.

Nice To Haves

• Valid/Current CPR (required within 3 months of employment.)
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Valid/Current CPR Certification (required within 3 months of employment).

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments within scope of practice.
• Formulates, coordinates, and evaluates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on patient outcomes. Addresses the plan of care according to the ANA standards of practice.
• Coordinates patient activities for assigned group of patients to facilitate patient care outcomes ex: admission, discharge, transfers in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Demonstrates competency in critical thinking.
• Responds appropriately in an emergency situation as per Hospital for Special Care policies, protocols and standards.
• Provides individualized, culturally competent care.
• Administers medications according to HSC policies and standards, including documentation of medication administration.
• Performs the role of charge nurse after completion of the charge role orientation.
• Documents accurately according to HSC policy and ANA standards of practice in a timely thorough manner.
• Participates in activities that promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing and multidisciplinary standards, policies, protocols regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates ongoing self-growth and professional development by attending educational in-services and /or conferences (internal/external).

Benefits

• employer-subsidized medical and dental
• vision insurance
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%
• paid time off
• employer-paid life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center
• an employee referral bonus program
• meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree