RN Behavioral Health Nurse (DAY SHIFT)

RN Behavioral Health Nurse (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Behavioral Health Hospital – Wallingford, CT

Day Shift / 16hrs / wk / EOW

This role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit

The Behavioral Health Nurse provides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and / or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents / patients including :

Medication / Treatment Administration

• Teaching
• Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents / patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident / patient and unit needs.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
• Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.
• Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.
• Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.

Experience : Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and / or Behavioral Health capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Current RN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing

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