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Northwell Health lists this Registered Nurse (RN), Psych Unit DH, Nights opportunity in danbury, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees —including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.
Description
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees —including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better. 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 Following
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
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
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 required.
Hours: 24 control hours
Shift: 11pm-7:30am rotating weekends and holidays. Primary inpatient BH with rotating to BH ED
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.
Other Information
Desired: Nursing certification, BSN
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Part Time
Work Schedule: Night 8
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: No
Hourly Range:$46.30 - $67.77
Credentials
Essential:
Registered Nurse
Education
Essential:
Associate's Level Degree
Essential
Working conditions:
Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
Significant occupational risk
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.
Withstrong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Northwell Health!
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Worksite address
danbury, CT, 06813, US
Who can apply
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