RN Behavioral Health Nurse; DAY SHIFT
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatric Care & Support
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RN Behavioral Health Nurse (DAY SHIFT)Employee - Part-Time Professionals Wallingford, CT, US
Salary Range: $40.00 To $52.00 Hourly
RN Behavioral Health Nurse (DAY SHIFT)
Day Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOW
“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”
We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.
** 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.
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