Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult Unit
About The Position
Natchaug Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Inpatient Adult Unit. This role is part of a small, free-standing Psychiatric Hospital with unique, tight-knit units that work collaboratively to provide care to Eastern Connecticut. Natchaug Hospital is a leading provider for individuals with mental illness and substance use addictions, offering a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools, and chemical dependency services. The Registered Nurse utilizes psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing skills as a direct client care provider and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The RN works under the direction of the Nurse Manager and/or the RN Designee and is responsible for the delivery of direct client care to clients individually, in groups, and in the milieu. The RN is a role model for other staff members and is a leader in teaching other staff, in program development, in guiding group decision making, in developing and implementing treatment plans, and improving the quality of care. Natchaug Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Connecticut RN License
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
- Effective leadership and delegation skills.
- Experience with leading behavioral interventions or managing violent behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Psychiatric experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of direct client care to clients individually, in groups, and in the milieu.
- Act as a role model for other staff members.
- Lead in teaching other staff.
- Participate in program development.
- Guide group decision making.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Improve the quality of care.
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus up to $1,500
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Health insurance packages
- 401(k) plan with generous employer match up to 7%
- Free parking on-site
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
