Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Psych

Hartford Healthcare • Westport, CT

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The role includes conducting initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments, developing and documenting individualized nursing plans of care consistent with master treatment plans, and implementing and evaluating care. The nurse participates in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals, objectives, and interventions based on patients’ age-related and problem-specific needs, and may conduct or co-lead group therapy sessions.

The nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs; provides care according to physician orders and applicable protocols; recognizes changes in patient status and revises care plans as needed; and delegates care appropriately to other nursing personnel. The role requires the knowledge and skills to care for behavioral health patients and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Practice reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Social Policy Statement.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health before the hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 2 months (60 days) of the hire date or job transfer date.
• Ability to manage out-of-control patients individually and as a team member using methods outlined in MOAB training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Perform initial and ongoing biopsychosocial assessments according to accepted nursing practice standards.
• Develop, document, implement, and evaluate nursing plans of care consistent with master treatment plans and patients’ individual needs.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Conduct and/or co-lead group therapy sessions for patients.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs.
• Provide care according to physician orders and appropriate protocols, documenting care in the medical record.
• Recognize changes in patients’ physical and psychosocial status and revise plans of care as necessary.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to adjust goals, objectives, and interventions as patient status changes.
• Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel according to their education and expertise.
• Use the knowledge and skills necessary to care for behavioral health patients and work with the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off accruing from the date of hire.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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