Lead Behavioral Health Nurse - ED

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s in Hartford is seeking a highly skilled registered nurse to provide direct professional nursing care for pediatric behavioral health patients throughout each episode of service.

The role emphasizes clinical practice, teamwork, documentation, patient/family education, and leadership within the unit, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in quality improvement while ensuring safety and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with CT licensure.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in pediatric behavioral health preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care for pediatric behavioral health patients.
• Lead unit teamwork and coordinate with staff.
• Document care per policy.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing

Behavioral health

Leadership

Communication

De-escalation

Education

Registered Nurse license (CT)

BSN preferred

Job description

Connecticut Children’s in Hartford is seeking a highly skilled registered nurse to provide direct professional nursing care for pediatric behavioral health patients throughout each episode of service.

The role emphasizes clinical practice, teamwork, documentation, patient/family education, and leadership within the unit, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in quality improvement while ensuring safety and compliance with policies.