Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem
Day Kimball Hospital
- Putnam, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psycho-social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
- Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills to include completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Demonstrates accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient care equipment and procedure.
- Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
- Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.
- Recognizes unsafe and life threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.
- Knowledge in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
- Trained and competent in responding to events where a patient is out of control or exhibiting inappropriate behavior. Able to de-escalate volatile situations.
- Demonstrates a high level of psychological and emotional tolerance and an even temperament in crisis situations.
- Current NVCIT (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification or within 3 months of hire required.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- BSN preferred.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut required.
- Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
- Current NVCIT (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification or within 3 months of hire required.
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Pharmacy Plan
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
- 401K Plan with match
- Vacation Time
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
- Additional Benefits