Registered Nurse (RN), Psych DH, Days

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. Accolades The Leapfrog Group – Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S. News & World Report – High performance in heart failure treatment Healthgrades – One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) – Robotic Center of Excellence Joint Commission – Gold seal of approval in spine surgery Summary 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. Requirements 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 Responsibilities 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. Other Information 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 Salary Range $44.73 – $65.48 per hour Credentials Registered Nurse Education Associate’s Level Degree Working Conditions 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr