Registered Nurse, EmPATH Unit Per Diem

Griffin Hospital•Derby, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Staff RNs are needed for Griffin Hospital's EmPATH unit. New graduates with a passion for Emergency medicine and Behavioral Health are welcome to apply. Griffin Hospital is opening its EmPATH unit, which stands for Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing. This unit will be the first of its kind in the State of Connecticut. It is designed to be a safe haven for patients experiencing a mental health or behavioral health crisis, providing patient-focused care in a warm, calming, and dignified environment. Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving over 100,000 residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. It is also the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care, and has received national recognition for its responsive approach to patient needs. The hospital is known for its industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It has been consistently recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 10 consecutive years and by Newsweek as a "World’s Best Hospital" for seven consecutive years. Griffin's patient-centered care model enables nurses to form genuine connections with patients and experience the fulfillment of knowing their work contributes to healing. As an independent community hospital with a flat organizational structure, Griffin encourages nurses' involvement in care decision-making, fostering a stronger connection with the medical care team. The hospital's suburban location offers a convenient commute, free parking, and access to generous benefits and wellness programs.