Registered Nurse (RN), Psych DH, Evenings

Description At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial‑hospitalization program. Our accolades include: 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. Required State of CT RN license. BLS certification required. Minimum six months of current RN Psych/Behavioral Health Experience. Other Information Desired: Nursing certification, BSN. Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave. Work Type: Full Time. Work Schedule: Evening 8. 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. Significant occupational risk. Very heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force. Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc. Responsibilities Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status. Formulates a goal‑directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & 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 patient's/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nuvance Health