Nurse Resident, Medical Unit

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