Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $2,658 per week in Middletown, CT

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Staff Augmentation Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Evening Hours per Shift: 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM Experience: Minimum of two years as a Registered Nurse; a Bachelor's degree in Nursing may substitute for one year of experience. The role involves direct nursing care of individuals and performing professional nursing work in the areas of community and behavioral health.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Staff Augmentation Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Evening Hours per Shift: 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM Experience: Minimum of two years as a Registered Nurse; a Bachelor's degree in Nursing may substitute for one year of experience. License: Must possess and maintain a Registered Nurse license. Certifications: None specified. Must-Have: Knowledge of nursing principles, medications, assessment, treatment planning, behavioral health concepts, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Description: This position is accountable for providing specialized professional nursing care. The role involves direct nursing care of individuals and performing professional nursing work in the areas of community and behavioral health. The incumbent functions as an independent practitioner responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams is required. The nurse independently develops, implements, and evaluates nursing and health care plans. Nursing consultation within assigned specialty programs is part of the responsibilities. Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments is essential. Admission and discharge nursing assessments, including plans for continuing care, are required. Accurate clinical records must be maintained, and required reports prepared. Nursing services must be provided in compliance with applicable regulations and accreditation standards. Records of stored and secured medications must be maintained. Controlled substances must be properly stored, administered, and ordered. The role includes managing and providing direct care to patients and individuals. Participation in individual, group, and family therapy may be necessary. The nurse participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in treatment planning and evaluation. Management of an assigned caseload and other clinical activities is expected. Collaboration with interdisciplinary team members supports quality patient care. Participation in home visits and crisis intervention activities may occur. The sharing of clinical knowledge and best practices may be required. Related duties may be performed as needed. May be required to lift and restrain individuals. Exposure to infectious diseases or challenging patient behaviors may occur.