RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

12d•$40 - $52•Onsite

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, and practices evidence-based nursing. This position is on the evening shift, scheduled for 32 hours per week and every other weekend (EOW).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least 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 capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume professional responsibility and accountability for a group of patients, including administering medications and treatments, teaching, and supervising nursing staff to ensure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
Conduct intake interviews and gather case histories from patients and relatives; perform ongoing systematic assessments using the nursing process to establish a comprehensive, goal-directed interdisciplinary plan.
Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure treatment meets patient age, needs, abilities, and unit needs.
Administer psychotropic drugs and other medications, observe and document reactions, and arrange further medical attention when necessary.
Assist clients in understanding emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Assess vital signs related to 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 according to medical recordkeeping standards.
Perform administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
Provide courteous, high-quality service to patients and the public by responding to requests or making appropriate referrals.
Supervise care provided by CNAs and LPNs to ensure adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies, and procedures.
Participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, and workshops; use current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge; attend mandatory annual programs.
Participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
Follow standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Perform other duties as required.