Registered Nurse (RN), Psych DH, Evenings
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Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 44 - 65
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Danbury Hospital
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital New Milford Hospital Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut and Northern Dutchess Hospital Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations including The Heart Center a leading provider of cardiology care and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services and the Home Care organizations.
*25K Sign On Bonus! (*for eligible candidates only)
*Required: Sign-On Bonus for external candidates with minimum of 2-year current RN Psych experience. Internal candidates who transfer to bonus eligible positions do not qualify. Bonus paid over a two year period of continuous full time employment.
Summary:
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.
Required: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.
Hours: 32 control hours
Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm including every other weekend. Cross train to BCU
Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm including every other weekend. Cross train to BCU
Responsibilities:
1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on physiologic psychological & cognitive status.
2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
3. Implements care in a knowledgeable skillful consistent and continuous manner.
4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
6. Identifies patients/significant others learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
7. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Desired: Nursing certification BSN
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Evening 8
Department: Psych Unit
Desired: Nursing certification BSN
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Evening 8
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: no
Salary Range:
$44.73 - $65.48 Hourly
$44.73 - $65.48 Hourly
Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse
Essential:
* Registered Nurse
Education:
Essential:
* Associates Level Degree
Essential:
* Associates Level Degree
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt odor noise human waste etc.
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt odor noise human waste etc.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
