Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Psych

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off with accrual

Additional voluntary benefits and DIS

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Adult Psychiatry.

This PRN role provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients, with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, participate in treatment team conferences, and lead group therapy sessions as needed, while collaborating with the treatment team to meet patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health required.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals.
• Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients.
• Conduct and/or co-lead group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revise nursing plan as needed.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals and interventions.
• Identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs of patients.
• Develop and document a comprehensive plan of nursing care with patients and families.
• Delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel as appropriate.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

About This Role: The Registered Nurse (RN) in Adult Psych provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference in patients' lives.

Highlights

• Location: Bridgeport, CT
• Facility: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
• Schedule: PRN, Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

What You'll Do

• Perform initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals.
• Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients.
• Conduct and/or co-lead group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revise nursing plan as needed.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals and interventions.
• Identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs of patients.
• Develop and document a comprehensive plan of nursing care with patients and families.
• Delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel as appropriate.

Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred

Experience

• Experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health required
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross obtained within 60 days of hire

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs

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