Registered Nurse (RN), Psych DH, Nights

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuvance Health in Danbury is seeking a qualified RN for Behavioral Health to provide professional care and assume responsibility for a group of patients. You will use the nursing process in collaboration with the health care team to deliver safe, effective care in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a CT RN license, BLS certification, and a minimum of six months’ current RN Psych/Behavioral Health experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan of care and prioritizes outcomes.
• Implements care in a skilled and consistent manner.
• Establishes care priorities based on patient needs and resources.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and patient progression toward outcomes.
• Identifies learning needs and implements educational measures.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
• Fulfills compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN

Behavioral health

Education

State CT RN license

BLS certification

Job description

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+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

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.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

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.

Required: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:
1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status.
2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.
4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
6. Identifies patient's/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
7. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. 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 Range:
$44.73 - $65.48 Hourly

Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse

Education:
Essential:
* Associate's Level Degree

Working conditions:
Essential:
* 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.

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!