Pediatric ED Behavioral Health Nurse

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT, seeks an Emergency Department Behavioral Health Nurse for a 20-hour/week role on-site. The nurse plans and provides direct professional nursing care for pediatric patients with behavioral health needs, following standards of practice and hospital policy.

The position requires completion of ASN at hire, BSN preferred with a 3-year window, and CT RN license with BLS; PALS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• ASN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• BSN required within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care for ED behavioral health patients.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and use the nursing process to guide patient care.
• Document all care timely and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Support patient/family education and safety within the ED setting.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality care and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

PC proficiency

Education

ASN required

BSN preferred

BSN within 3 years

Job description

Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT, seeks an Emergency Department Behavioral Health Nurse for a 20-hour/week role on-site. The nurse plans and provides direct professional nursing care for pediatric patients with behavioral health needs, following standards of practice and hospital policy.

The position requires completion of ASN at hire, BSN preferred with a 3-year window, and CT RN license with BLS; PALS within 6 months.