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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in Branchville, CT

Job Description

Join our dedicated team at St. Vincents Medical Center, where every moment matters. As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to behavioral health patients. This position involves rotating shifts (Day/Night) from 7a-7:30pm and 7p-7:30am, with every other weekend and holiday responsibilities. Job Responsibilities: • Conduct initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments in line with nursing practices. • Develop individualized nursing plans based on the master treatment plan. • Engage in treatment team conferences to help plan and modify patient care objectives. • Implement nursing care plans and co-lead group therapy sessions. • Evaluate patient responses to care and update the nursing plan as necessary. • Identify patient needs across physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual domains. • Collaborate with the treatment team to adjust goals and interventions based on patient status changes. • Document comprehensive patient care plans in conjunction with patients and their families. • Deliver direct care according to physician orders and protocols. • Recognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions effectively. • Delegate care responsibilities to other nursing staff according to their qualifications. • Exhibit the necessary knowledge and skills for caring for behavioral health patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Qualifications: • Must hold a valid RN license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health. • Current BLS certification from the AHA or American Red Cross required within 60 days of hire. • Associate's Degree in nursing is required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. • Experience in acute care psychiatric settings is preferred. • Demonstrate leadership and ability to manage challenging patient situations. At Hartford Healthcare, we care for your career just as much as you care for your patients. Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical and dental insurance • 401(k) with employer match • Generous paid time off starting from day one • Voluntary benefits and employee discounts Become part of an organization that values your growth and empowers you to make a difference. Every moment matters—this is your moment!
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Job Details

Medical Speciality

Emergency medicinePsychiatry

Employment Type

Full-time

Required License

RN (Registered Nurse)

Work Setting

ERHospital

About St. Vincent's Medical Center

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, is a 473-bed community hospital founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1903. With a mission-driven commitment to exceptional healthcare for all, including those in poverty and the vulnerable, St. Vincent's offers specialized services, a psychiatric facility, a multispecialty provider group, and special needs services. Recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety, the Medical Center has received prestigious awards like Nursing Magnet® Recognition and Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by the Joint Commission. Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer, St. Vincent's is dedicated to providing high-quality care and health education to the community.