RN - Psych Behavioral Health

Overview Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health To be part of our organization, every employee is expected to understand and embrace the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion . These principles guide our actions and define our commitment to delivering exceptional care every day. Position Overview Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to individuals across a diverse behavioral health population. Our Behavioral Health program offers opportunities across several specialized inpatient and psychiatric emergency settings, including Adolescent Psychiatry, Transitional Age Youth, Mood Disorders, General Adult Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES). The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice. The RN collaborates closely with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, social workers, therapists, mental health workers, patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to promote stabilization, recovery, safety, and successful transition to the next level of care. Depending on patient needs and staffing priorities, RNs may be asked to support multiple behavioral health units. This provides an opportunity to work with patients across a broad range of ages, diagnoses, and levels of psychiatric acuity. Our Behavioral Health Units Adolescent Psychiatry – 23 Beds The Adolescent Psychiatry unit provides specialized inpatient behavioral health care for adolescents ages 13–18 . Caring for this population requires an understanding of the unique emotional, cognitive, developmental, family, and social needs of adolescents. The interdisciplinary team works collaboratively with patients and families to address psychiatric symptoms while supporting healthy development and building skills that promote long-term well-being. Treatment incorporates biological, family systems, psychological, social, and life-skills approaches . Transitional Age Youth (TAY) – 25 Beds The Transitional Age Youth unit provides specialized behavioral health care for young people ages 16–26 who are navigating the critical transition from adolescence into adulthood. This period of life can be particularly challenging and is frequently when individuals experience the first onset or significant escalation of mental illness. The unit provides a positive, structured, and healing environment focused on psychiatric stabilization while helping patients develop the skills needed to successfully transition into adulthood. Mood Disorders – 26 Beds The Mood Disorders unit provides comprehensive inpatient behavioral health care for adults experiencing mood disorders, including major depression and bipolar disorder . RNs work with an interdisciplinary team to provide individualized care based on each patient's clinical presentation, treatment goals, and recovery needs. Care may include monitoring psychiatric and physical status, medication administration and education, suicide and safety assessment, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and coordination of treatment and discharge planning. General Adult Psychiatry – 24 Beds The General Adult Psychiatry unit provides care for adults experiencing some of the most common and disabling psychiatric conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other major psychiatric disorders . This unit offers RNs the opportunity to care for a diverse adult population with varying levels of psychiatric acuity and clinical complexity. Nurses work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide individualized treatment focused on safety, stabilization, symptom management, and recovery. Geriatric Psychiatry – 20 Beds The Geriatric Psychiatry unit provides specialized inpatient behavioral health care for older adults who frequently present with both psychiatric and medical conditions , creating additional complexity in assessment and treatment. Common diagnoses include mood disorders and dementia . RNs caring for this population must be attentive to the interaction between physical health, cognitive changes, medications, behavior, and psychiatric symptoms. Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) – 34 Beds Psychiatric Emergency Services provides 24-hour acute psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention for more than 10,000 adolescent and adult patients annually . Care is provided across three distinct settings within the service: the Crisis Intervention Unit, Behavioral Care Unit, and Fitkin Observation Unit . PES provides an opportunity for RNs who enjoy a fast-paced environment and caring for patients with varying levels of psychiatric acuity. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Assesses the patient's physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Develops, communicates, and documents an individualized plan of care based on patient needs, clinical assessment, treatment goals, and identified risks. Implements and coordinates the plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and the patient's response to treatment; revises interventions as appropriate and makes referrals when indicated. Identifies individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family and provides appropriate education regarding medications, treatment, coping strategies, safety, and discharge planning. Promotes a safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered environment through effective communication, therapeutic nursing interventions, and adherence to behavioral health safety practices. Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, and established policies and procedures. Recognizes changes in patient condition, including changes in mental status, behavior, mood, safety risk, or physical condition, and responds appropriately. Participates in crisis intervention, suicide/self-harm risk assessment, behavioral management, and other interventions appropriate to the patient's clinical needs. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress, treatment goals, safety concerns, discharge planning, and continuity of care. Functions as a preceptor and resource for new staff and other members of the healthcare team. Functions as a Charge Nurse when assigned, including delegation of nursing responsibilities, coordination of patient care, staff support, and oversight of unit operations. May be required to provide nursing support across multiple behavioral health units based on patient needs, staffing requirements, and operational priorities. Meets performance expectations related to patient experience, teamwork, resource utilization, professional development, and staff development. Demonstrates commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values while maintaining the highest standards of professional nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to support the safe and effective operation of the department/unit. What Makes Behavioral Health Nursing Different Here? Our Behavioral Health RNs have the opportunity to develop expertise across a broad spectrum of psychiatric care—from adolescent and transitional-age patients experiencing their first significant mental health challenges to adults experiencing severe mood or psychotic disorders, older adults with complex psychiatric and medical needs, and patients requiring emergency psychiatric evaluation and stabilization. Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. Must be proficient in the use of computer software, including electronic medical records/patient care systems, and able to utilize electronic resources and the Internet to conduct literature searches and support evidence-based patient care. Licensure Current, valid Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional Qualifications Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with patients experiencing acute behavioral health conditions. Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations and changing patient needs. Commitment to patient safety, dignity, recovery, and trauma-informed care. Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, emergency, medical-surgical, or related nursing experience is preferred but may vary by unit. Work Environment Behavioral Health RNs work in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments where patient safety, therapeutic relationships, clinical excellence, and teamwork are essential. Available positions may include a variety of shifts and assignments across our behavioral health units based on organizational and patient-care needs. Available opportunities include: Adolescent Psychiatry – 23 beds | Ages 13–18 Transitional Age Youth – 25 beds | Ages 16–26 Mood Disorders – 26 beds | Adult patients General Adult Psychiatry – 24 beds | Adult patients Geriatric Psychiatry – 20 beds | Older adults with psychiatric and medical needs Psychiatric Emergency Services – 34 beds | 24-hour acute psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention Join a team dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare and helping patients and families move toward stabilization, recovery, and improved quality of life.

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Registered Nurse Psych Visits Eve FT

Elara Caring Old Saybrook, CT

Grow your career internally at Elara Caring, our best talent comes from within! Job Description: ID# JR-138273 Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Visits Homecare Middletown area Evenings (Enjoy a non traditional evening shift! 12n-8p) Enjoy not caring for a whole wing of clients! Join a caring and supportive team! Help keep clients home where they most want to be! At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health . Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? Work autonomy and flexible schedules 1:1 patient care Supportive and collaborative environment Competitive compensation package Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(K) with employer match Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement Pet insurance As a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: Assesses assigned case load of behavioral health care patients and families to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, Interdisciplinary Team reports, after hours reports, and on-site evaluations. Assumes primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of treatment. Assesses patient needs and obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family/caregiver health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care. Makes the initial evaluation and re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs during each visit. Makes follow up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs. Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and/or other personnel involved with patient care. Revises the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other team members. Counsels, instructs, and includes the patient, facility, and family in following the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Teaches behavioral health philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings (nursing homes, hospital, assisted-living facilities, etc.). Initiates, supervises, and documents observance of the behavioral health aide and LPN delivery of care per agency policy. Informs supervisor and/or facility supervisor of unusual or potentially problematic nursing facility issues. Provides appropriate support at time of death and perform bereavement assessment. What is Required? Current, unrestricted state RN licensee 1+ years of experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area. Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment Must be able and willing to travel 50% Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred Previous Home Health or Hospice Experience is preferred Previous experience with Homecare HomeBase is preferred "Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations." You will report to the Clinical Manager or Clinical Supervisor Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Psych Emergency Services: Behavioral Health RN; Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health New Haven, CT

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. 2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. LICENSURE Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged. SPECIAL SKILLS Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. PHYSICAL DEMAND Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. YNHHS Requisition ID 194378

Psychiatric Emergency Services Behavioral Health RN; Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health New Haven, CT

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. 2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. LICENSURE Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged. SPECIAL SKILLS Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. PHYSICAL DEMAND Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. YNHHS Requisition ID 194825

Home Health-Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health

Yale New Haven Health New Haven, CT

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Registered Nurse Case Manager is responsible for admitting patients for home care services, developing the patient's plan of care, coordinating with the patient's provider and other disciplines for the provision of services, and ensuring the safe delivery of patient care. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Assesses/reassesses patients and establishes plans of care that are patient specific. 2. Collaborates with providers, other disciplines, and communicates all changes promptly. 3. Assesses payment sources and is responsible for ensuring ongoing authorizations as necessary. 4. Educates and instructs patients/caregivers in their ongoing medical maintenance. Begins discharge planning on admission. 5. Completes all documentation within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with provider or other disciplines with supporting documentation. 6. Evaluation of patient progress and prompt action 7. Oversight of LPNs and Home Health Aides. 8. Schedules patients independently according to the individual plan of care. 9. Attends all staff meetings, inservices, other required meetings. Compliance with all mandatory requirements. 10. Follows policies and procedures. 11. Thorough and accurate OASIS documentation. 12. Coordinates and manages the care of patients receiving services in their home. 12.1 Participates in case management conferences and documents per guidelines. 13. Participates in after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed. 14. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. EXPERIENCE Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting. Previous home care experience is desirable but not required. LICENSURE Registered Nurse with a valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required. A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day. CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire. SPECIAL SKILLS Excellent clinical knowledge, verbal/written skills, and organizational skills. Must be able to work independently. Able to competently assess patients' needs and follow through accordingly. Strong ability to work with providers and members of the multidisciplinary team. PHYSICAL DEMAND Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which includes heavy lifting, extensive bending, administering CPR, patient bracing, standing, and stairs. Requires exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases. YNHHS Requisition ID 195252

Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health

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