Adult Psychiatric Nurse (RN) in Danbury, CT

Shift Detail: 24 hour Day shift RN Required to work every other weekend. Join a team where every moment matters! At Hartford HealthCare, we are dedicated to making a difference in patient care each day. We invite you to be a part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, where more than 40,000 colleagues work towards a shared mission of providing outstanding care. St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Center, located at 47 Long Lots Rd, Westport, is a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility focusing on care for children, adolescents, and adults facing mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders. Join us as we strive to be one of Connecticut's largest providers of mental health services. Job Summary: • Provide exceptional direct care to behavioral health patients in line with established facility policies and procedures. Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, establishing nursing care plans aligned with the master treatment plan. • Participate in treatment team conferences to help formulate and update patient-centered goals, objectives, and interventions. • Implement nursing care plans for designated patients and co-lead engaging group therapy sessions. • Monitor and assess patient responses to treatments, modifying care plans as needed and collaborating with the treatment team to adapt goals based on patient needs. • Perform thorough assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related requirements of patients for personalized care delivery. • Document and develop comprehensive care plans collaboratively with patients and their families to address diverse needs. • Administer care following physician's orders and protocols, ensuring meticulous documentation and compliance. • Recognize and evaluate changes in patients' conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly. • Delegate tasks to nursing staff based on their qualifications and expertise. • Exhibit knowledge and skills necessary for effective care with behavioral health patients, promoting collaborative teamwork within the interdisciplinary environment. • Perform additional duties as required. • Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, and Social Policy Statement. Qualifications: • Active Registered Nurse license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health required before hire or transfer. • Certification as a BLS Provider from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 60 days post-hire or transfer. • Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. • Previous experience in an acute care psychiatric setting is favored. • Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to manage high-stress situations, utilizing methods outlined in MOAB training. At Hartford Healthcare, we value our employees just as we do our patients. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical and dental benefits • 401(k) plan with employer match • Generous paid time off starting on your hire date • Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs With several locations statewide, we provide opportunities for growth and development in an innovative environment. Here, you're part of a forward-thinking organization contributing to new technologies and community education. Join us in ensuring a healthy work/life balance because at Hartford Healthcare, every moment matters. This is your moment.