Registered Nurse- Adult Psych
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Westport
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Per Diem Standard Hours: 1 Job Shift:
Shift 1 Shift Details: required amount of hours to work is minimum
of 1 shift every six weeks
As needed (PRN) Sun- 7:00a-3:30p/Sat 3:00pm -11:30p /11P-7:30a.
Work where -every moment -matters.
Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work
with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment
matters here. - We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most
comprehensive healthcare network. -
St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Center in Westport is a 76-bed
inpatient psychiatric facility specializing in -care for children,
adolescents, and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis
substance use disorders. - -St. Vincent's Medical Center is the
first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the
Hartford HealthCare network, and part of -one of the largest
providers of mental health services at several locations in
Connecticut.
Job Summary:
Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in
accordance with the established policies and procedures of the
facility.
Responsibilities:
Performs initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments
according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develops a
nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning
and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the
age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts
and/or co- leads group therapy sessions for patients
Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing
plan of care as needed. Collaborates with the treatment team to
revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the
changes in patient status.
Performs appropriate assessments of patients per hospital policy
and identifies physical, psychosocial, cultural spiritual and
age-related needs in order to provide individualized care of the
patient.
Develops and documents a comprehensive plan of nursing care in
collaboration with the patient and family to meet the physical,
psychosocial,spiritual, cultural and age-related needs of patients
in order to facilitate the delivery of care.
Provides direct patient care according to physician's order and
appropriate protocols as evidenced by documentation in patient's
medical record and direct supervisor or peer observation.
Evaluates and recognizes changes in patients' physical and
psychosocial status and revises the plan of care as necessary.
Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel, consistent
with their level of education and expertise in order to meet
patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to behavioral health patients and to interact with the
interdisciplinary team in order to achieve the desired outcomes for
patients.
Other Duties as assigned
Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA
Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).
Qualifications
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut
Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date required
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart
Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months
(60 days) of hire date or job transfer date
Associate's Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred
Experience in an -acute care psychiatric setting is preferred.
Evidence of leadership ability. Must be able to both individually
and as a team member successfully manage out of control patients
using the methods outlined in the MOAB training.
We take great care of careers.
Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive
benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch
organization:
Medical and dental benefits
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of
hire
Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount
programs
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers
exciting opportunities for career development and growth. - Here,
you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to
bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community
education to countless men, women and children. - We know that a
thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
- Every moment matters. - And this is -your moment.
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