RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

About The Position

The RN Behavioral Health Nurse provides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients in a 50-bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit. The nurse works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with patient treatment plans, practices evidence-based nursing, and performs related duties. This position is scheduled for the evening shift, 24 hours per week, including every other weekend.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience.
Current RN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Clinical experience in an acute and/or Behavioral Health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume professional responsibility and accountability for a group of patients, including medication and treatment administration, teaching, and supervision of nursing staff to support implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
Conduct intake assessments by interviewing patients and relatives to gather case histories.
Perform ongoing, systematic assessments using the nursing process and establish comprehensive, goal-directed interdisciplinary plans.
Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure treatment meets patients’ age, needs, abilities, and unit needs.
Administer psychotropic drugs and other medications and note patient reactions.
Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
Help patients understand the nature of emotional disturbances and accept the need for treatment.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Assess vital signs and pain, and ensure pain is treated.
Document patient information in medical charts and follow physicians’ written orders.
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate records of treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results in accordance with medical recordkeeping standards.
Perform administrative duties, including filing, answering phones, typing, and entering progress notes in the computer system.
Provide courteous, high-quality service to patients and the public by responding to service requests or making appropriate referrals.
Supervise care provided by CNAs and LPNs to ensure adherence to the plan of care, patient profile, policies, and procedures.
Participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, and workshops, and use current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
Attend all annual mandatory programs.
Participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
Follow standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Perform other duties as required.