Travel Nurse RN - Correctional in Middletown, CT

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Profession:
Nursing

Specialty:
Staff Augmentation

Duration: 12 weeks

Shift: Evening

Hours per Shift: 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM

Experience:

Minimum of two years as a Registered Nurse; a Bachelor's degree in Nursing may substitute for one year of experience.

License:
Must possess and maintain a Registered Nurse license.

Certifications:

None specified.

Must-Have:
Knowledge of nursing principles, medications, assessment, treatment planning, behavioral health concepts, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• This position is accountable for providing specialized professional nursing care.
• The role involves direct nursing care of individuals and performing professional nursing work in the areas of community and behavioral health.
• The incumbent functions as an independent practitioner responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams is required.
• The nurse independently develops, implements, and evaluates nursing and health care plans.
• Nursing consultation within assigned specialty programs is part of the responsibilities.
• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments is essential.
• Admission and discharge nursing assessments, including plans for continuing care, are required.
• Accurate clinical records must be maintained, and required reports prepared.
• Nursing services must be provided in compliance with applicable regulations and accreditation standards.
• Records of stored and secured medications must be maintained.
• Controlled substances must be properly stored, administered, and ordered.
• The role includes managing and providing direct care to patients and individuals.
• Participation in individual, group, and family therapy may be necessary.
• The nurse participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in treatment planning and evaluation.
• Management of an assigned caseload and other clinical activities is expected.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team members supports quality patient care.
• Participation in home visits and crisis intervention activities may occur.
• The sharing of clinical knowledge and best practices may be required.
• Related duties may be performed as needed.
• May be required to lift and restrain individuals.
• Exposure to infectious diseases or challenging patient behaviors may occur.