Adult Psychiatric Care Registered Nurse in Danbury, CT

Location: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437) Shift: Full-time, day shift RN, 7:00am-3:30pm. Must work every other weekend. Join an exceptional team where every moment matters! As part of Hartford HealthCare, you will join over 40,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality care across Connecticut. St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Center, a 76-bed inpatient facility, specializes in care for children, adolescents, and adults facing mental health and dual diagnosis substance use challenges. Integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, St. Vincent's Medical Center is recognized as a leader in mental health services throughout the state. Key Responsibilities: • Provide direct patient care to individuals with behavioral health needs in accordance with facility policies. • Conduct detailed bio-psychosocial assessments to create personalized nursing care plans aligned with treatment objectives. • Participate in treatment team conferences to adjust patient goals and interventions catered to individual needs. • Implement nursing care plans and facilitate engaging group therapy sessions. • Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, revising care plans collaboratively with the treatment team as needed. • Assess patient needs across physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual dimensions to ensure comprehensive care. • Document nursing care plans in collaboration with patients and families, providing holistic support. • Administer care per physician orders, ensuring thorough documentation of all provided services. • Identify and address changes in patient conditions to modify care plans proactively. • Delegate care responsibilities to nursing staff based on expertise to enhance care quality. • Utilize proficient nursing skills to meet the demands of behavioral health patients while collaborating effectively for optimal outcomes. • Carry out additional duties as assigned. • Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics. Qualifications: • Current Registered Nurse license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health required before hire. • BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days of hire. • Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. • Prior experience in an acute care psychiatric setting is a plus. • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage challenging patient situations using MOAB training techniques. Your career growth is our priority! Hartford HealthCare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage • 401(k) plan with employer matching • Generous paid time off starting from day one • Additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts Explore rewarding career development opportunities at Hartford HealthCare, where you will be part of an organization committed to innovative technologies and transformative treatments. Here, we understand that a thriving organization is built on thriving employees. Experience our competitive benefits aimed at achieving work/life balance. Your moment is now!