Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Mental Health in Armonk, NY

Location Detail: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)

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St. Vincent's Medical Center, located in Bridgeport, employs over 3,200 staff members and encompasses a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, along with a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for both adults and children. We pride ourselves on being the first hospital in Fairfield County integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network.

Job Summary:
• Provide compassionate direct care to behavioral health patients, adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Conduct initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments, employing accepted nursing practices, to develop individualized nursing care plans that align with the master treatment plan.
• Actively participate in treatment team conferences, contributing to the planning, evaluation, and revision of patient goals, objectives, and interventions tailored to each patient's unique needs.
• Implement nursing care plans for assigned patients and co-lead group therapy sessions, fostering an engaging and supportive environment.
• Regularly evaluate patients' responses to care interventions and collaborate with the treatment team to adjust treatment goals and plans as necessary.
• Assess patients according to hospital policies, identifying their physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs to ensure personalized care.
• Collaborate with patients and their families to develop and document comprehensive nursing care plans that address their diverse needs.
• Deliver direct patient care following physician orders and established protocols, ensuring accurate documentation in medical records.
• Recognize changes in patients' conditions and revise care plans accordingly, ensuring optimal care delivery.
• Delegate appropriate care tasks to nursing personnel based on their qualifications to enhance overall patient care and team performance.
• Show proficiency in caring for behavioral health patients and working with interdisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.
• Uphold the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).

Qualifications:
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage out-of-control patients individually and within a team, utilizing methods taught in MOAB training.
• A valid Registered Nurse license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health is required prior to hire.
• Certification as a BLS Provider from AHA or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

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We value the careers of our employees and offer an extensive benefits package that includes:
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs

With multiple locations across the state, Hartford HealthCare provides exciting career development and growth opportunities. Be a part of a cutting-edge organization that's committed to delivering innovative technologies, breakthrough treatments, and educational initiatives that benefit our community. We know that a thriving organization requires thriving employees, which is why we provide a competitive benefits program designed to promote work/life balance. Join us in making a difference—where every moment truly matters!