Registered Nurse, EmPATH Unit

Griffin Hospital • Derby, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Staff RNs are needed for Griffin Hospital's EmPATH unit. This unit will be the first EmPATH unit in the State of Connecticut, serving as a safe place for patients in a mental health or behavioral health crisis to receive patient-focused care in a warm, calming, and dignified environment. Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital recognized for its patient-centered care model, industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings, and numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It has been recognized on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 10 consecutive years and named a "World’s Best Hospital" by Newsweek for seven consecutive years. Griffin's award-winning patient-centered care model allows nurses to connect with patients and feel pride and fulfillment. As an independent community hospital, Griffin operates on a flat organizational structure, promoting nurse involvement in care decision-making. The hospital's suburban atmosphere offers an easy commute, free parking, generous benefits, and wellness programs.

Requirements

• Current CT RN License required.
• Minimum of 1 year ER nursing experience required.

Nice To Haves

• New grads with a passion for Emergency medicine and Behavioral Health are welcome to apply.
• ED Crisis RN experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused care in a warm, calming, and dignified environment.
• Care for patients in a mental health or behavioral health crisis.
• Connect with patients and contribute to their healing process.

Benefits

• Sign-On bonus for experienced full-time RNs
• Generous benefits
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed