Behavioral Health RN - Float Nurse (Day, Per Diem)

IntelliResume; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Center in Westport, CT, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Float for direct patient care of behavioral health patients in a dynamic setting.

The per diem daytime role emphasizes bio-psychosocial assessments, care planning, and collaboration with the treatment team to meet master treatment goals through group sessions and individualized nursing plans.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• Experience in an acute psychiatric setting preferred.
• Connecticut RN license required.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop a nursing plan of care per master treatment plan.
• Attend treatment team conferences to plan goals.
• Implement nursing plan for assigned patients.
• Co-lead group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patient responses and revise plans.
• Collaborate with treatment team on goals and interventions.
• Conduct hospital policy–based patient assessments.
• Document a comprehensive plan of nursing care.
• Provide direct patient care per physician orders.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certified

Psychiatric care

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

EHR

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Center in Westport, CT, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Float for direct patient care of behavioral health patients in a dynamic setting.

The per diem daytime role emphasizes bio-psychosocial assessments, care planning, and collaboration with the treatment team to meet master treatment goals through group sessions and individualized nursing plans.