Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Nurse

St. Vincent's Medical Center•Westport, CT

5d•Onsite

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, and implementing those plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary treatment team. The nurse participates in treatment team conferences, conducts or co-leads group therapy sessions, evaluates patient responses to interventions, and revises care plans as patient needs or status change. The role also involves delegating care appropriately and following applicable ANA standards, ethics, and policy guidance.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
Connecticut Registered Nurse license from the Department of Public Health, obtained before the hire date or job transfer date.
Must be able to successfully manage out-of-control patients, both individually and as a team member, using methods outlined in MOAB training.
Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained within 60 days of hire or job transfer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with facility policies and procedures, physician orders, and appropriate protocols.
Perform initial and ongoing biopsychosocial and other patient assessments, identifying physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs.
Develop and document comprehensive individualized nursing plans of care in collaboration with patients and families and consistent with the master treatment plan.
Participate in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals, objectives, and interventions according to each patient's needs.
Implement nursing plans of care and conduct or co-lead group therapy sessions.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions, recognize changes in physical and psychosocial status, and revise care plans as needed in collaboration with the treatment team.
Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel consistent with their education and expertise.
Apply the knowledge and skills needed to care for behavioral health patients and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
Manage out-of-control patients individually and as a team member using methods outlined in MOAB training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Reflect the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).