Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Child/Adolescent Unit

Natchaug Hospital • Mansfield Center, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Start here at Natchaug Hospital and work where every moment matters! Natchaug Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at Natchaug Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here. At Natchaug Hospital, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation and evidence-based practices. Natchaug Hospital offers: Small free-standing Psychiatric Hospital with unique, tight knit units that work collaboratively to provide care to Eastern Connecticut. Leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance use addictions. Offers 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. Two units: Pediatric/Adolescents (26 beds) and Adults (33 beds) Three shifts available - first, second, third. They are 8 hour shifts. Set schedules: 8 hour to 32 hours per week as well as per diem.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Connecticut RN License
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Effective leadership and delegation skills.
• Computer and keyboarding skills
• Must have and maintain telephone number for scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Psychiatric experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The RN adheres to Hospital policies and procedures as well as applicable accreditation standards and state and federal regulations towards excellence in client care.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus up to $1,500 in accordance with program guidelines
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match up to 7%
• Free parking on-site
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level