Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Mental Health (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Employee discount programs

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Mental Health (Per Diem) to provide high-quality nursing care in Middletown. The successful candidate will deliver efficient care to clients, monitor and evaluate care management, and take on Charge Nurse responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a valid CT RN license and at least an Associate's degree, with a preference for those who are accredited in Addictions or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. This entry-level role offers full-time status with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid CT RN license.
• Minimum of Associate's degree in nursing.
• CPR & AED certified within six months of employment.
• Accredited certification in Addictions Nursing (CARN) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s nursing experience in Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers efficient, high quality and safe nursing care to all clients.
• Monitors, assesses, plans care, intervenes and evaluates the medical/nursing management.
• Performs Charge Nurse role in the clinical oversight of staff.

Job description

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Location: 1250 Silver St, Middletown (10168)

Job Summary

Delivers efficient, high quality and safe nursing care to all clients in the program(s). Monitors, assesses, plans care, intervenes and evaluates the medical/nursing management of clients within incumbent’s care and in all other levels of care, as assigned by the ACE Nurse Manager and/or ACE Team Leader. Performs Charge Nurse role in the clinical oversight of counselor assistants, certified nurse assistants and other licensed staff ensuring completion of all assigned work tasks on the accountability sheet. May also be Team Leader as assigned by ACE Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Valid CT RN license
• Minimum of Associate's degree in nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• CPR & AED certified within six months of employment
• Accredited certification in Addictions Nursing (CARN) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (or actively pursuing credentialing) is preferred
• Minimum of one year’s nursing experience in Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Treatment preferred
• Experience as a CNA, Mental Health Worker, or other related field is desirable for newly graduated nurses

Benefits

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

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care