Emergency Department Psychiatry Crisis RN — Frontline Care

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the patient-centered care team. The RN upholds the YNHHS mission, practice standards, and collaboration across the care team to achieve quality outcomes.

Minimum one year in psychiatry nursing preferred; CT licensure required. BSN preferred; BCLS certification must be current or obtained within one month of hire. The role emphasizes autonomy and accountability within a supportive governance model.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or obtain within one month of hire.
• Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut; clinical specialty certification encouraged.
• RN role emphasizes standards of practice and professional performance.

Responsibilities

• Standards of Practice RN guidance: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation and coordination of care.
• Standards of Professional Performance: ethics, communication, leadership, education and research.

Skills

Nursing professionalism

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Current BCLS certification or within one month of hire

Job description

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the patient-centered care team. The RN upholds the YNHHS mission, practice standards, and collaboration across the care team to achieve quality outcomes.

Minimum one year in psychiatry nursing preferred; CT licensure required. BSN preferred; BCLS certification must be current or obtained within one month of hire. The role emphasizes autonomy and accountability within a supportive governance model.