Registered Nurse; RN - Behavioral Health

Overview

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, serving the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Location:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Job Summary:

Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the age appropriate needs of all patients.

• Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members.
• Utilizes judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others), maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care.
• Incumbents of this position will annually complete the attached competency requirements specific to their area(s) of responsibility.

• Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
• Bachelor’s degree in field of Nursing preferred.

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs