Inpatient Med Psych- Staff Nurse- 36hr

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

11d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Staff Nurse assumes 24-hour accountability for planning and providing direct professional nursing care to specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery, as defined by the population and unit. The nurse provides care to patients and families in accordance with professional nursing standards, CCMC policies and procedures, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and state and federal regulations. The position reports to the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required upon hire.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required within three years of hire if not held upon hire.
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license, or nurse licensure compact (NLC) license, required and must be maintained.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification covering adults, children, and infants required upon hire.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within three months of hire and must be maintained.
Specialty licensure or certification may be required, as specified by the department.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, principles, techniques, and practice.
Knowledge of common behavioral health and psychiatric diagnoses, medications, concepts, and evidence-based practices.
Knowledge of therapeutic interventions and treatments; state nursing practice regulations; clinical standards of care; and documentation and patient-record policies and standards.
Knowledge of teaching techniques, identification of learning needs, and patient and family education.
Knowledge of developmental and population-specific patient and family assessment techniques and their application.
Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
Effective de-escalation skills.
Basic proficiency using personal computers in a networked Windows-based health care environment, including related software, files, information, and the Internet as a research tool.
Ability to work individually or in teams and with organizations in the medical and research community.
Ability to make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to delegate appropriately to ancillary staff.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups.
Ability to maintain professional composure during stressful, difficult, or critical situations.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process and clinical expertise to provide safe, appropriate care to the defined patient population in accordance with CCMC and unit policies and standards.
Apply knowledge of the distinct needs of patients with behavioral and medical concerns, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients, families, and coworkers.
Foster effective team dynamics through clear communication that supports patient, family, and staff safety.
Delegate patient-care duties and tasks to clinical staff in accordance with hospital policy and their scope of practice.
As assigned, contribute to unit leadership as a Resource Nurse and participate in others’ professional development through preceptor or mentor activities.
Support unit and department productivity and resource management activities.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner and communicate necessary information effectively to the health care team.
Partner with children and families in evaluating outcomes; monitor, trend, and evaluate patient and family responses to treatment.
Educate patients and families about all aspects of care in accordance with CCMC policies and standards, supporting the organization’s patient and family education efforts.
Demonstrate support for the organization’s mission, values, and goals through behavior consistent with CCMC Standards.