RN - Behavioral Health Nurse, Evening Shift (24hrs/wk)

Masonicare; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare Health Center - Behavioral Health Hospital in Wallingford, CT is seeking an RN for the Evening Shift (24 hrs/wk, EOW). The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K matching, and growth opportunities.

The RN will provide medication administration, nursing care, assessments, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current RN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a group of residents/patients including medication/treatment administration.
• Teaching and supervision of nursing staff to implement the care plan.
• Conducts intake assessments and ongoing evaluations using the nursing process to establish interdisciplinary plans.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Communicates with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to tailor treatments.
• Administers and monitors reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications; arrange further medical attention when needed.
• Assists clients in understanding their mental health conditions and the need for treatment.
• Maintains a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Records vital signs, pain levels, and other treatments in medical charts; follows physician orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and accurate charting of treatments and immunizations.
• Performs administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, and progress notes in the computer system.
• Delivers courteous, high-quality service and responds to requests for service or referrals.
• Supervises CNAs & LPNs to ensure adherence to the plan of care and policies.
• Participates in educational programs, inservices, and quality improvement activities.
• Follows Diligent Minimal Lift Program standards and performs other duties as required.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Masonicare Health Center - Behavioral Health Hospital in Wallingford, CT is seeking an RN for the Evening Shift (24 hrs/wk, EOW). The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K matching, and growth opportunities.

The RN will provide medication administration, nursing care, assessments, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care in a behavioral health setting.