Registered Nurse (1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift) (Per Diem, Part Time or Full Time)

POSITION SUMMARY

While working with the CT Behavioral Health Hospital the nurse will provide care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, treatment plans and therapeutic treatments. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral. Performs crisis intervention. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates support for the Philosophy of the Nursing Department by adhering to policies, procedures and established standards of nursing practice. Health teaching to residents and their families. Executes procedures consistent with resident care and with the facilities Nursing Department Standard, Policy and Procedure Manual. Utilizes the nursing process to plan and provide resident care and to evaluate results of these interventions. Interacts appropriately with staff, physicians and other departments in a collegial relationship in order that resident and family needs are met. Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with resident, families and other members of the health care team. Documents and verbally communicates in a clear, concise effective format. Documents clearly and completely the various aspects of the nursing process on appropriate forms within required timeframes Makes appropriate decisions with information received from assessments Identifies and defines nursing diagnosis/nursing problems from assessment data. Demonstrates knowledge and applications of professional standards of care and nursing process in daily practice. Reviews physician orders on assigned residents prior to care and requests physician's orders when appropriate to plan of resident care. Initiates a resident/patient care plan (interim admission) Treatment plan (MTP) and full care plan on each assigned admission based on nursing assessment and identification of nursing problems within unit specific guidelines. Utilizes accepted techniques of infection control.

REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of approved School of Nursing Associates or BSN in nursing or health-related field preferred or actively pursuing Current license to practice nursing in the State of Connecticut or approved Compact License. Current BCLS certification, ACLS preferred A minimum of (1) year experience in a behavioral health care setting and in gerontological nursing (preferred). Completion of mandatory in-service provided by the facility. Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders.