ED Behavioral Health- Nurse Team Lead- 32hr

About the role

Under general supervision, plans and provides direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children's policies & procedures, TJC, and state & federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• On a daily basis demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to Connecticut Children’s and unit policies and standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients presenting with behavioral health concerns and applies them to practice.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients, families and co-workers.
• Fosters effective team dynamics amongst staff, using clear communication supporting patient, family and staff safety.
• Participates in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities.
• Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities.
• Participates in the selection, hiring and orientation process for behavioral health unit staff; partners with nurse manager in educational phases of the performance management process (planning, ongoing feedback/coaching, check ins) for staff working with behavioral health patients.
• Identifies shift equipment, supply and services issues; communicates with appropriate personnel, and follows-through to resolve resource issues.
• Participates in a variety of administrative managerial activities such as the development, implementation, and enforcement of unit policies and procedures, assists with follow up of behavioral health related incident reports.
• Drives success within team to achieve unit and department scorecard goals.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ASSISTS WITH FOLLOW UP OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED INCIDENT REPORTS.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to Connecticut Children’s policies and standards, necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team.
• PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIT POL