RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT) Job Location: Wallingford Center, Connecticut 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** TheBehavioral Health Nurseprovides 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 or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing #rnbehavioralhealth Job ID: 12040 Share this Job Share this job with your friends and connections. + Facebook + X + LinkedIn + Email Job Alerts Email Address Areas of Interest Search for a category, location, or category/location pair, select a term from the suggestions, and click "Add". 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