Registered Nurse; RN - Adolescent Psych

Position Overview

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Psych
Location: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)
Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Work where every moment matters. Join Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, part of Hartford Health Care, where more than 40,000 colleagues work with pride every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments and develop a nursing plan of care aligned with the master treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to plan and revise patient goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Implement the nursing care plan and co-lead group therapy sessions as required.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust the care plan as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments per hospital policy to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs.
• Develop and document individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with patients and their families.
• Provide care in accordance with physician’s orders and document observations accurately.
• Recognize changes in patients' conditions and revise care plans accordingly.
• Delegate nursing tasks to personnel based on their education and expertise.
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary for effective behavioral health care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, and Social Policy Statement.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Must be capable of managing out-of-control patients using MOAB training protocols.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health prior to hire or job transfer.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 60 days of hire or job transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Benefits & Perks

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