Child Adolescent Psych RN Per Diem

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital / Saint Francis Hospital, is seeking a part-time RN for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric unit in Connecticut. The role focuses on inpatient care for ages 5 to 17 with acute or chronic psychiatric conditions.

You will perform assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans using trauma-informed care principles. A CT RN license and BLS/CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in CT is required and must be current.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic effects and side effects; support de-escalation and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and families to implement individualized care plans.

Skills

CT RN license required

Pediatric psychiatry experience

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital / Saint Francis Hospital the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric unit provides inpatient care age-appropriate, compassionate, and effective care to patients aged 5 to 17 with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Behavioral Health and Mental Health disorders including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, PTSD; Autism spectrum Disorder and AD/HD

What you will do

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations.

• Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and side effects. Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trauma-informed care principles.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and families to implement individualized care plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school

• Valid RN license in Connecticut

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Child/Adolsecent Psych experience in a acute inpatient setting experience.

• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Work Schedule:

• Per Diem-Rotating Schedule

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services include a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages. We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach to developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. We strive to build trust, intimacy and a healing relationship. The focus is to draw out people’s strengths and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.