Registered Nurse, 24-32 hours, Days, Inpatient Behavioral Health
On-sitePutnam, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients in the Psychiatric Inpatient Program. Assess health status through comprehensive history and physical exams, initiating therapeutic procedures and interpreting diagnostic findings to alter care plans per protocol. Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute or chronic illnesses. Document findings and care plans in medical records while consulting with physicians per hospital policy. Intervene to ensure a safe environment, de-escalating volatile situations and evaluating intervention effectiveness. Maintain certification in CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training. Work day shifts (7:00 am - 3:30 pm) alternating weekends for 24-32 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent
- Current NVCIT (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification
- Knowledge in Psychiatric Nursing
- Trained and competent in responding to events where a patient is out of control or exhibiting inappropriate behavior
- Demonstrated level of psychological and emotional tolerance and an even temperament in crisis situations
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions
- Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice
- Demonstrated compassionate customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues
- Solid foundation in evaluating plans of care and reformulating as necessary
- Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area
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