Registered Nurse (RN, Psych, Behavioral Health, Crisis, Acute) - Inpatient Dual Diagnosis

Manchester Memorial Hospital•Manchester, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 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 as a Registered Nurse. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient centered care around the realm of dual diagnosis. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the entire interdisciplinary team. Communicates regularly on, the patient's clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut.
Must have certification in BLS upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment.
Must be trained in CPI and de-escalation techniques and receive certification within 3 months of hiring into the role.

Responsibilities

Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient centered care around the realm of dual diagnosis.
Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the entire interdisciplinary team.
Communicates regularly on, the patient's clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions.