Registered Nurse – Eagle House (3rd & 2nd Shift - Part-time)

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,914 - 58,272; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive flexible benefits package

Job summary

A prominent mental health facility in Hartford, Connecticut, is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide medical care and assessments to children aged 6-12 with emotional and behavioral challenges. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, conducting health assessments, and ensuring holistic care throughout the child's stay. The position requires at least an Associate nursing degree and offers part-time shifts with varying hours, promoting a flexible work environment and dedication to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s in nursing degree and experience in nursing care of children and adolescent psychiatric population.
• Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing.
• CPR Certified.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nursing assessment, interventions, and treatment effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors signs and symptoms for physical and mental health stabilization.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists in coordination of health care.
• Provides education and teaching to clients and families.

Skills

Experience in behavioral health

Organized and able to work independently

Flexible and able to multi-task

Cultural competency

Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications

Education

Bachelor’s in nursing or Associate degree in Nursing

CPR Certified

Job description

Registered Nurse – Eagle House (3rd & 2nd Shift - Part-time)

Hourly rate $36.00 per hour with the following shift differentials if applicable:
2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM): $7.00 per hour.
3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM): $5.00 per hour.

The Eagle House is a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) that serves as a step down, or diversion, from inpatient hospitalization for children. The average length of stay is 4 months. The Eagle House serves children ages 6-12 who present with significant emotional or behavioral difficulties. The Eagle House is made up of two units, Brainard House and Goodwin House. The Registered Nurse works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to seek and provide diagnostic clarity, stabilization, and reintegration into the community. Embedded in the healthcare team will be two lead nurses.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing safety, physical and mental and behavioral health assessments, first aid and medication administration to the youth in the program. Embedded in the healthcare teams are lead, triage, and program nurses. The nurse will oversee the child’s medical needs throughout their stay while collaborating with outpatient providers to assure holistic care. The registered nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assure continuity, efficient care, and effective discharge planning. The nurse will conduct the initial nursing assessment, reconcile any current medication, and provide detailed and accurate documentation assuring all requirements are met throughout their admission.

Job Hours

2nd & 3rd shifts: 2nd (3pm-11pm), 3rd (11pm-7am)

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts nursing assessment, interventions, and treatment effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors signs and symptoms for physical and mental health stabilization.
• Conducts nursing intakes and discharges.
• Collaborates with team on disposition planning.
• Active participation in rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensures all DCF, DPH, and/or Joint Commission requirements and documentation are completed.
• Monitors medications for efficacy and adverse effects.
• Develops appropriate nursing care plans and interventions as needed.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists in coordination of the physical, mental, and behavioral health care of clients throughout their treatment course.
• Provides education and teaching to clients and families regarding health and safety.
• Collaboration with identified medical providers on medical needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities within nursing scope of practice can be assigned by supervisor.

Administrative

• Collaborates with health care providers within the agency and community.
• Works closely with the care team to ensure the plan of care is executed and addressing any barriers to completion along with assisting in identifying solutions.
• Serves as a resource to care teams to identify goals for patients and to help with strategies to achieve these goals.
• Ensures documentation is in compliance.
• Direct oversight of the Youth Care Assistants.
• Oversight of medication cart and emergency medication supplies.

Nursing Leadership/Training

• Provides in-service education to staff.

Education

• Preferred Bachelor’s in nursing degree and experience in nursing care of children and adolescent psychiatric population. Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing.
• CPR Certified.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in behavioral health.
• Organized and able to work independently.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus.
• Cultural competency to serve diverse client population.
• The ability to physically perform the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodations including the ability to interact with children and adolescents in a therapeutic environment/situation without risk of injury and able to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required.

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.

The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents.