Registered Nurse (RN), Psych DH, Nights

About the role

Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
• Identifies patient's/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
• Captures and documents patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• State of CT RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum six months of current RN Psych/Behavioral Health Experience required.
• Inpatient unit with coverage in the Behavioral Health unit in the emergency department as needed.
• Hospital requires 32 control hours per week, rotating shifts from 11:00pm-7:30am, including weekends and holidays.
• This position will be in the ED with cross training to inpatient floor.

Qualifications

• Nursing certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits

At Danbury Hospital, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. This includes:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible work schedule options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Health and wellness initiatives.

Pay

$44.73 - $65.48 hourly

Schedule

Night shift: 11:00pm-7:30am, rotating weekends and holidays.

Other Information

Desired: Nursing certification, BSN.

Location

Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type

Full Time

Work Schedule

Night 8

Department

Pych Unit

Exempt

No