Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
Position Purpose:
At Johnson Memorial Hospital, the Registered Nurses (RN) in the Behavioral Health Unit provide compassionate care as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive behavioral health services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
What you will do:
Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' mental health status, identify behavioral health needs, and develop individualized care plans.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor patients for side effects, and provide education on medication management specific to psychiatric conditions.
Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, implement crisis intervention strategies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Graduation from an accredited nursing school
Valid RN License in Connecticut
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Behavioral Health experience in an inpatient care setting.
BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Position Highlights:
Ministry/Facility Information
Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.