Registered Nurse – Eagle House Per Diem

The Village for Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Eagle House Per Diem role. The RN will provide patient care including assessments, treatment plans, and medication administration for children and adolescents. Candidates should have at least an Associate degree in Nursing, and a Bachelor's is preferred. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $38 with additional shift differentials. Experience in behavioral health is essential, and CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessment, interventions, and treatments effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team on disposition planning.
• Ensure all DCF, DPH, and/or Joint Commission requirements and documentation are completed.

Skills

Experience in behavioral health

Organized and able to work independently

Flexible and able to multi-task

Cultural competency to serve diverse client population

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing

CPR Certified

Tools

Word processing applications

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

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Hourly rate $38.00 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.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing safety, physical and mental/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 ensuring all requirements are met throughout the admission.

Job Hours

All shifts: 1st (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM), 2nd (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM), 3rd (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

Key Responsibilities

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

Administrative

• Collaborate with healthcare providers within the agency and community.
• Work closely with the care team to ensure the plan of care is executed and address any barriers to completion, along with assisting in identifying solutions.
• Serve as a resource to care teams to identify goals for patients and help with strategies to achieve these goals.
• Ensure documentation is in compliance.
• Direct oversight of the Youth Care Assistants.
• Oversight of medication cart and emergency medication supplies.

Nursing Leadership / Training

• Provide in-service education to staff.

Required Experience

None specified beyond standard nursing qualifications.

Education

• Preferred Bachelor's in Nursing with 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; 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 without risk of injury, and able to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required.