Registered Nurse, Inpatient
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
This positionrequires coverage of all 5 behavioral healthunits
as needed for staffing. (Adult, Older Adult, Dual Diagnosis,
Adolescent and Young Adult/Older Adolescent.) POSITION SUMMARY:
Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and
indirect patient centered care. Coordinates patient care by working
collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Communicates, as
appropriate, the patients clinical condition, responding quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and
therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management
practices. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the
profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial
support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator.
Creates a caring and compassionate environment through Core Values
of Teamwork, Respect, and Communication. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a
current Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut.
Must be trained in de-escalation techniques, as prescribed by ECHN,
and receive certification within the orientation period of hire.
Must receive RQI certification within three (3) months of hire and
maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.
COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate effectively using the
English language in both verbal and writing situations. Must
possess basic computer skills. Must be capable of taking swift and
efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to
patient emergency codes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. 1. Performs
comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patients
condition and care needsincluding the psychosocial, physical,
educational, and cultural aspects as evidenced by supervisor
observationand chart audits. 2. Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the
patientand family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects
assessments, interventions and evaluationof effectiveness as
evidenced by supervisor review/observation. 3. Develops and revises
individualized treatment plans as indicated by assessment and
patient response totreatment. Evaluates overall plan daily for
effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in the formulation
ofgoals. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions, and
evaluation ofeffectiveness. Evidenced bysupervisor review /
observation. 4. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces
the potential for medication errors. Demonstratesknowledge of
medications includingpsychotropic drugs and their correct
administration based on age of thepatient and their clinical
condition as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observation.
5. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and promotes positivepatient outcomes as
evidenced by supervisor observation. 6. Documents the nursing
process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the
appropriate tools asevidenced by chart audits and supervisor
observation. 7. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized
and function under stressful situations. Utilizes criticalthinking
skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation as
evidenced by supervisor observation. 8. Formulates a teaching plan
based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning,family is included in teaching as appropriate as evidenced
by chart audits and supervisor observation. 9. Practices
autonomously, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues
personal and professionalgrowth and development. Serves as a
professional role model and mentor as evidenced by
supervisorobservation. 10. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a
safe and therapeutic environment as evidenced by observation
ofappropriate interventions as well as patient, peer, and
supervisor feedback. 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise,
perceptiveness, empathy, and interpersonal warmth as evidenced
bysupervisor and peer observation and feedback on Satisfaction
Surveys. Displays and promotes sensitivity tothe privacy needs of
psychiatric patients. 12. Effectively uses psychological and
physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially
violentsituations consistent with CPI training as evidenced by peer
and supervisor observation. 13. Participates in Early Response
codes and Dr. Strong codes, attendance at PMT refresher trainings.
14. Demonstrates the abilities to effectively set limits with
patients and maintain appropriate professional andpersonal
boundaries as evidenced by peer and supervisor observation. 15.
Collaborates and communicates with all members of the treatment
team to effectively meet the treatmentneeds of the patient as
evidenced by feedback from treatment team members and supervisor
observation. 16. Provides psychotherapeutic treatment to patients
as evidenced by documentation reflecting
individualpsychotherapeutic interventions and documentation of
nurse-led educational and psychotherapeutic groups.
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