Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health/Psych - FlexStaff

Northwell; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliResume is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health/Psych in Sharon, CT to provide comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role emphasizes collaboration, clinical judgment, and safe medication administration.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing with 1–2 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred and current RN licensure in NY/CT with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s physiologic health status and document findings.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Collaborate with care team to plan and carry out treatment regimens.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, plans, and expected outcomes.
• Evaluate care and adjust plans to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Pain management

Care coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health/Psych at Northwell Health is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is ideal for nurses who excel in collaborative environments and possess strong clinical judgment.

Highlights

• Location: Sharon, CT
• Schedule: Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition.
• Assess level of pain and pain management.
• Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assess patient’s psychosocial health status.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities to achieve expected outcomes.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain constant vigilance over patient care.
• Evaluate care provided for patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens.
• Administer medications correctly and safely.
• Participate in patient and family education.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut required.
• BLS certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and collaboration to improve health outcomes for the communities they serve.