Inpatient Med Psych- Staff Nurse- 36hr

Connecticut Children's•Hartford, CT

13d•$38 - $54

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 services to patients and families in accordance with professional nursing practice standards, Connecticut Children’s policies and procedures, Joint Commission requirements, and state and federal regulations. The position reports to the Nurse Manager. The role serves patients with behavioral and medical concerns and includes providing culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate care; collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team; documenting and communicating care; and supporting team effectiveness, unit productivity, and resource management. The position may include serving as a Resource Nurse and participating in preceptor or mentor activities as assigned. Connecticut Children’s is a pediatric health system dedicated to children, with care offered in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. The organization describes its environment as welcoming and inspiring, supported by research, education and training, community partnerships, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required upon hire.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred upon hire and required within three years of hire.
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license, or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license, required and maintained thereafter.
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 maintained thereafter.
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 practice.
Knowledge of therapeutic interventions and treatments; state nursing regulations; clinical standards of care; documentation and patient-record standards; teaching techniques; patient and family education; developmental and population-specific assessment; and accreditation and certification standards.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and 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 healthcare environment, including related software, files, information, and the Internet as a research tool.
Ability to work independently and with teams or organizations in the medical and research community.
Ability to make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries; delegate appropriately; communicate orally and in writing; and maintain professional composure in 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 hospital and unit policies and standards.
Apply knowledge of patients’ behavioral and medical needs 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 according to hospital policy and scope of practice.
As assigned, contribute to unit leadership as a Resource Nurse and support 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 to the healthcare team.
Partner with children and families to evaluate outcomes; monitor, trend, and evaluate patient and family responses to treatment.
Educate patients and families about care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
Demonstrate support for the organization’s mission, values, and goals through behavior consistent with its standards.