APRN - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Day Shift | 40 Hours

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Earned Time Off

Health Savings Account

Educational Assistance

Résumé du poste

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT, is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) for the Inpatient Behavioral Health department. This full-time position offers a day shift schedule of 40 hours weekly, focusing on improving community mental health.

Responsibilities include assessing and managing patient care, prescribing treatments, and consulting with other healthcare professionals. Competitive benefits include a 401(k) plan, health savings account, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience required.
• Must have a nationally recognized certification to practice.
• Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance License required.

Responsabilités

• Assess, manage, prescribe, and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
• Consults with healthcare professionals as needed.

Connaissances

Assessment Skills

Patient Diagnosis

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Cultural Sensitivity

Formation

Master’s Degree in Nursing

ANCC Certification

Connecticut State RN/APRN Licensure

Description du poste

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health department in Putnam, CT!

This full-time, exempt position offers 40 hours per week on a day shift schedule (8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.).

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered environment while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community.

• Competitive Pay with weekly pay
• Earned Time Off (ETO)
• Paid holidays
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Educational Assistance & Loan Reimbursement
• Up to $5,000/year for full-time employees
• Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident & Pet Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities, leadership development, and mentorship
• Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs, including appreciation events and Food Truck Fridays

APRN Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, manages, prescribes, and evaluates appropriate therapeutic and pharmacological interventions for common illnesses according to standards of practice. Consults or makes referral to primary care physician, other health care professionals or agencies when a situation is beyond their level of expertise or when additional services are needed to coordinate their health care.

APRNEducation and Experience Requirements:

• 3 years experience of Nurse Practitioner experience required.
• If licensed after 1999 must have Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health-NP Required
• Must have a nationally recognized certification to practice.
• Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance License required.
• Current Connecticut State RN/APRN Licensure.

APRN Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical exam in order to establish a diagnosis.
• Ability to assess severity of patient’s illness and establish need/time for patient's evaluation.
• Ability to plan and care for patient’s identified problem including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, etc.
• Ability to consult with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines.
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to maintain positive relationship with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel.
• Demonstrate leadership and advanced clinical decision making skills.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Demonstrates responsibility for continual professional development and commitment to advanced practice nursing.
• Must be self-directed, creative and able to work independently.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home.

Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the below range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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