Registered Nurse (RN), Psych DH, Nights

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 61,620 - 90,205; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Psychiatric Unit in Danbury. This full-time position involves collaborating with health care teams to provide patient care, with responsibilities including ongoing assessments and care evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have at least six months of psychiatric nursing experience and must possess a State of CT RN license. This role requires night shifts and offers a salary range of $44.73 - $65.48 hourly.

Qualifications

• State of CT RN license required.
• BLS certification needed.
• Minimum six months of current RN Psych/Behavioral Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments focusing on physiologic and cognitive status.
• Formulate a prioritized plan of care based on nursing diagnosis.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care and patient progression.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Associate's Level Degree

Job description

Overview

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary

Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.

Requirements

State of CT RN license. BLS certification required. Minimum six months of current RN Psych/Behavioral Health Experience required. Inpatient unit with coverage in the Behavioral Health unit in the emergency department as needed. Hours: 32 control hours. Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am rotating weekend and holidays. This position will be in the ED with cross training to inpatient floor.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
• Identifies patient\'s/significant other\'s learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Desired: Nursing certification, BSN

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Night 8

Department: Psych Unit

Exempt: no

Salary and Credentials

Salary Range: $44.73 - $65.48 Hourly

• Credentials – Essential: Registered Nurse

• Education – Essential: Associate\'s Level Degree

Working conditions

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
• Significant occupational risk
• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.