Behavioral Health Nurse

2 days ago


Wallingford, Connecticut, United States Masonicare Corp Full time
Job Title: RN Behavioral Health Nurse

We are seeking a skilled RN Behavioral Health Nurse to join our team at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT.

Job Summary:

The RN Behavioral Health Nurse will provide professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients in our 50-bed Behavioral Health Hospital. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Assume professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients, including medication/treatment administration, teaching, and supervision of nursing staff.
  2. Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history and perform ongoing and systematic assessments to establish a comprehensive goal-directed interdisciplinary plan.
  3. Plan and provide nursing care for patients, communicate and collaborate effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  4. Administer and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications, arrange further medical attention when necessary, and assist clients in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
  5. Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients, test for vital signs of pain, and ensure treatments of pain.
  6. Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders, maintain patient confidentiality, and maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results.
  7. Perform administrative assignments, provide courteous and high-quality service to patients and members of the public, and supervise the care provided by CNAs & LPNs.
  8. Participate in educational programs, inservices, meetings, and workshops, and utilize current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity. Current RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing.

Competencies:

Knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients, social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders, medical and psychological terminology, medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients.

Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of geropsychiatric patients, develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients, keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress, comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, and use professional judgment to ascertain and apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis.



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