Registered Nurse; RN), Psych DH

Overview

At Nuvance Health, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Our team of over 15,000 grows the spirit of cooperation in a two‑state system, bringing together strong hearts and open minds. Danbury Hospital, a 456‑bed acute care facility, has provided award‑winning, personalized patient care to Western Connecticut for 140 years. We excel in Level III NICU care, a certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric services, including a partial‑hospitalization program.

• The Leapfrog Group – Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report – High performance in heart failure treatment
• Health grades – One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) – Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission – Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.

• State of Connecticut RN license
• BLS certification required
• Minimum six months of current RN Psych/Behavioral Health experience
• Inpatient unit with coverage in the Behavioral Health unit in the emergency department as needed
• Hours:
  
  32 control hours per week
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with rotating weekends and holidays

• Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal‑directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
• Identifies the patient’s and significant other’s learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Desired:
  Nursing certification, BSN
• Location:
  
  Danbury – 24 Hospital Ave
• Work Type:
  Full Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Day 8 (8‑hour day)
• Department:
  Psych Unit
• Exempt:
  No

$44.73 – $65.48 per hour

• Registered Nurse

• Associate’s Level Degree

• Significant manual skills / motor coordination & finger dexterity required
• Significant occupational risk
• Very heavy effort; may exert up to 50 lbs. of force
• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.