Registered Nurse (RN) - ED

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct behavioral health care in line with facility policies. Day shift comprises three 12-hour shifts (7a-7:30p) with weekend/holiday coverage as required.

The role involves conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, crafting care plans with the team, and leading group sessions, collaborating with physicians to adjust care as patient needs change.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments and develops a nursing plan of care.
• Participates in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals and interventions.
• Implements nursing plan of care and co-leads group therapy sessions when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Day shift, 3 - 12hr shifts (7a-730p), every other weekend, including holidays

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Job Summary

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develops a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
• Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co- leads group therapy sessions for patients
• Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.
• Performs appropriate assessments of patients per hospital policy and identifies physical, psychosocial, cultural spiritual and age-related needs in order to provide individualized care of the patient.
• Develops and documents a comprehensive plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient and family to meet the physical, psychosocial,spiritual, cultural and age-related needs of patients in order to facilitate the delivery of care.
• Provides direct patient care according to physician's order and appropriate protocols as evidenced by documentation in patient's medical record and direct supervisor or peer observation.
• Evaluates and recognizes changes in patients' physical and psychosocial status and revises the plan of care as necessary.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel, consistent with their level of education and expertise in order to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients and to interact with the interdisciplinary team in order to achieve the desired outcomes for patients.
• Other Duties as assigned
• Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).

Qualifications - External

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date
• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred
• Experience in an acute care psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Evidence of leadership ability. Must be able to both individually and as a team member successfully manage out of control patients using the methods outlined in the MOAB training.

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Benefits

Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• 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 as well as employee discount programs

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.