Crisis ER Psychiatric Nurse - Rapid Stabilization

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); Presencial; USD 82.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Loan forgiveness

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Health insurance

Discounts on services

Descripción de la vacante

Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Behavioral Health Emergency Room Nurse to provide rapid, trauma-informed care for patients in acute psychiatric distress. The role involves crisis stabilization, de-escalation, medication administration, and collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and emergency staff in a fast-paced ER setting.

You will assess suicide risk, develop safety plans, document thoroughly, and support families while maintaining a calm,

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with CT RN license.
• Current BLS certification; CPI certification within 90 days if applicable.
• Experience in behavioral health/ER settings preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide rapid, trauma-informed assessment for psychiatric emergencies.
• Use de-escalation techniques to diffuse volatile situations.
• Develop and implement immediate crisis-stabilization plans with psychiatry and social work.
• Administer psychiatric medications and support emergency interventions.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
• Document observations and interventions thoroughly in a fast-paced ER.

Conocimientos

Crisis management

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Educación

BSN or MSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Behavioral Health Emergency Room Nurse to provide rapid, trauma-informed care for patients in acute psychiatric distress. The role involves crisis stabilization, de-escalation, medication administration, and collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and emergency staff in a fast-paced ER setting.

You will assess suicide risk, develop safety plans, document thoroughly, and support families while maintaining a calm,