Night Behavioral Health RN: ED & Inpatient Cross-Training

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical,Veterinary? No; wait: Health,?

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit, with night shift coverage in the ED and cross-training to the inpatient floor. The role involves delivering care using the nursing process in collaboration with the health care team.

Required: State of CT RN license and BLS certification; minimum six months of Psych/Behavioral Health experience. This full-time position offers night shift hours and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• State of CT RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum six months of current RN Psych/Behavioral Health experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
• Identifies patient's/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Psych/Behavioral Health experience

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Danbury Hospital in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit, with night shift coverage in the ED and cross-training to the inpatient floor. The role involves delivering care using the nursing process in collaboration with the health care team.

Required: State of CT RN license and BLS certification; minimum six months of Psych/Behavioral Health experience. This full-time position offers night shift hours and competitive hourly pay.