RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT) in Bethany, CT

RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT) Masonicare Health Center – Wallingford, CT Evening Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW • *This role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit** The Behavioral Health Nurse provides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work. Practices Evidence-Based nursing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including: • Medication/Treatment Administration • Teaching • Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan. • Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan. • Plans and provides nursing care for patients. • Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs. • Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary. • Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment. • Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. • Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain. • Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders. • Maintains patient confidentiality. • Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping. • Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system. • Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral. • Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures. • Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs. • Participates in quality improvement activities as directed. • Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program. • Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred. Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current RN in the State of Connecticut, in good standing #rnbehavioralhealth