Registered Nurse - RN - Adolescent Behavioral Health in Byram, CT
Job Description
Join Our Team Where Every Moment Matters!
At Hartford HealthCare, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care every day. Our dedicated team of over 40,000 colleagues come together to create a supportive environment, ensuring that every moment truly matters. Be part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
St. Vincent's Medical Center, a key member of Hartford HealthCare, is more than just a hospital; it is a community of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving lives. With over 3,200 employees and a 473-bed community teaching hospital, we are at the forefront of healthcare in Fairfield County.
Position Overview:
• Provide compassionate, direct patient care to adolescents in a psychiatric setting, in accordance with our facility's policies and procedures.
• Conduct thorough bio-psychosocial assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans aligned with master treatment strategies.
• Engage in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to collaborate on planning and updating patient goals and interventions.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and provide essential support to patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary based on changes in their condition.
• Conduct assessments that encompass the physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual complexities of each patient, ensuring tailored care.
• Document comprehensive nursing care plans in collaboration with patients and their families, focusing on holistic needs.
• Deliver patient care in strict adherence to physicians' orders and our established protocols, substantiated by thorough documentation.
• Recognize and respond effectively to changes in patient status, revising care plans to prioritize patient needs.
• Delegate nursing tasks to team members according to their qualifications, promoting optimal care for our patients.
• Exhibit the necessary knowledge and skills to address the unique needs of behavioral health patients and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and uphold the standards outlined by ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Qualifications:
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Capability to effectively manage crisis situations with the techniques learned in MOAB training.
• Active Registered Nurse license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health required before your start date.
• Certified BLS Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within 60 days of hire.
Why Choose Us?
At Hartford HealthCare, we sincerely invest in your career development and growth with:
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off starting from your hire date
• Access to additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs
With various locations throughout the state, Hartford HealthCare offers remarkable opportunities filled with advancement and innovation. Join us in making a difference, delivering breakthrough treatments and community education to countless lives. This is your moment!
Location: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)
At Hartford HealthCare, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care every day. Our dedicated team of over 40,000 colleagues come together to create a supportive environment, ensuring that every moment truly matters. Be part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
St. Vincent's Medical Center, a key member of Hartford HealthCare, is more than just a hospital; it is a community of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving lives. With over 3,200 employees and a 473-bed community teaching hospital, we are at the forefront of healthcare in Fairfield County.
Position Overview:
• Provide compassionate, direct patient care to adolescents in a psychiatric setting, in accordance with our facility's policies and procedures.
• Conduct thorough bio-psychosocial assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans aligned with master treatment strategies.
• Engage in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to collaborate on planning and updating patient goals and interventions.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and provide essential support to patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary based on changes in their condition.
• Conduct assessments that encompass the physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual complexities of each patient, ensuring tailored care.
• Document comprehensive nursing care plans in collaboration with patients and their families, focusing on holistic needs.
• Deliver patient care in strict adherence to physicians' orders and our established protocols, substantiated by thorough documentation.
• Recognize and respond effectively to changes in patient status, revising care plans to prioritize patient needs.
• Delegate nursing tasks to team members according to their qualifications, promoting optimal care for our patients.
• Exhibit the necessary knowledge and skills to address the unique needs of behavioral health patients and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and uphold the standards outlined by ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Qualifications:
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Capability to effectively manage crisis situations with the techniques learned in MOAB training.
• Active Registered Nurse license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health required before your start date.
• Certified BLS Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within 60 days of hire.
Why Choose Us?
At Hartford HealthCare, we sincerely invest in your career development and growth with:
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off starting from your hire date
• Access to additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs
With various locations throughout the state, Hartford HealthCare offers remarkable opportunities filled with advancement and innovation. Join us in making a difference, delivering breakthrough treatments and community education to countless lives. This is your moment!
Location: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Psychiatry
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Entry levelIntermediateSenior
Shifts
Day shiftEvening shiftNight shift
Work Setting
HospitalInpatientTeaching hospital
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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.