Behavioral Health RN — Acute Psychiatry (13-Week Contract)

Northwell; Connecticut; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a registered nurse for a 13-week contract. The role involves performing an age-specific plan of care using the nursing process, assessing physiologic and psychosocial health, and coordinating with physicians and the care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will lead and delegate on the unit, ensuring safety, documentation, and effective discharge planning while maintaining professional standards and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut.
• BLS certification required.
• 1–2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status and plans ongoing care.
• Collaborates with physicians and health team members to coordinate procedures and treatments.
• Directs/delegates activities of the patient care unit team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Acts with leadership and clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Northwell is seeking a registered nurse for a 13-week contract. The role involves performing an age-specific plan of care using the nursing process, assessing physiologic and psychosocial health, and coordinating with physicians and the care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will lead and delegate on the unit, ensuring safety, documentation, and effective discharge planning while maintaining professional standards and patient satisfaction.