Registered Nurse - Geropsych - Per Diem Third Shift

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Health savings account

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester Center, Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse Per Diem (RN PD) for third shift. The RN will be responsible for the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, and coordinating patient care. Ideal candidates must hold an RN License and have at least two years of RN experience. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a Zero-Deductible Health Plan and generous Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• Two years of RN experience required.
• Competent in providing care based on human growth and development.
• RN License required and must be licensed to practice in Virginia or have a multi-state license.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out the nursing process including assessment and diagnosis.
• Directing and coordinating patient teaching and quality initiatives.
• Participating in peer review and developing educational materials for staff.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN)

Bachelors Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Job Description

The registered professional nurse is responsible for effectively carrying out the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation, and time management. The RN is accountable for quality communication, teamwork, and leadership/professionalism. Additionally, the RN directs, coordinates, and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and the activities of other health team personnel while upholding professional nursing standards.

A Registered Nurse Per Diem (RN PD) is responsible for the care of the population assigned. The RN PD must complete yearly mandatory competencies, unit‑specific competencies identified by the Director/Designee, and the Professional Practice Ladder requirements, which include: assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse, initiating PI activity and department initiatives, communicating and sharing information with the Director/Designee and co‑workers from unit or hospital committees, and attending Valley Health‑paid education, seminars/conferences, workshops, or nursing articles. The portfolio must be current and submitted annually to the Director/Designee by March 1. The RN routinely solicits and validates patient/family satisfaction, participates in peer review for the unit, and develops a bulletin board or poster that provides educational information to staff, patients, and family members.

Department

GEROPSYCH - 206063

Worker Sub Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Education

• Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) required
• Bachelors Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience

• Two years of RN experience required

Certification & Licensures

• RN License required *
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required **
• Relevant Specialty Certification preferred

Additional Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a multi‑state license under the Nurse Licensure Compact or a single‑state license valid in Virginia only.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Competent in providing care based on the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of human growth and development.
• Competent to provide care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.
• If an RN is beginning employment as an RN I, or promoting to an RN I from any VH position, must...

Secure

• Eligibility to Test Letter (or interim phone primary source verification and documentation of same by VH Nurse Recruitment, while awaiting letter to come in the mail) from the Virginia Board of Nursing if a Virginia resident or Non‑Compact state resident. If resides in a Compact state other than Virginia, cannot commence employment as an RN I; must first secure home state’s Compact license with multi‑state privileges and may then commence RN employment as an RN I.

Benefits

• A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account and flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development.
• Several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.