Registered Nurse FT Day Inpatient Behavioral Health

Trinity Health • Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

In Saint Mary’s Hospital, our Behavioral Health Team brings a compassionate approach to meet the unique needs of our patients and their families. We treat various behavioral health conditions with dignity and respect by creating stigma-free environments that foster inclusion and high-quality of care. What will you do: Nursing support for the patient and their families is a catalyst for change and empowerment towards recovery from behavioral health conditions Nurses provide meaningful feedback that helps our multidisciplinary team tailor treatment goals to the individual needs of every person. Educating and supporting patients and their families during the BH Admission Nursing care is key for safety and patient satisfaction. You will lead patient observations, milieu management, and help communicate and address emergent needs of the people we treat. Job Description Purpose The licensed Registered Nurse (RN) plans & provides professional nursing services & standards of practice in accordance with level of experience & education, state board of nursing & established policies & procedures. The RN integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of the nursing clinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect healthcare services. Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN graduates preferred.
• Behavioral/Psychiatric experience

Responsibilities

• Nursing support for the patient and their families
• Educating and supporting patients and their families during the BH Admission
• Lead patient observations
• Milieu management
• Communicate and address emergent needs of the people we treat
• Plans & provides professional nursing services & standards of practice
• Integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of the nursing clinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect healthcare services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level