Registered Nurse - 10k sign-on bonus

Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: December 1, 2025

Job Description:

BONUS ELIGIBLE $10,000 Why join ECHN? We are willing to train new graduates!All new grads must pass NCLEX within 90 days of their graduation date. We offer a 1-year new grad program to partner with our Nursing Education team. Paid Leavedays are based off budgeted hours, plus 3 floating holidays. 401K with a 2% match is offered to Registered Nurses that are part of the union. Annual BSN Bonus, Certification bonuses and Career Ladders with monetary rewards are also offered. Refer to our policies for more details. Tuition Reimbursement Offered for those who want to continue their education- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all locations: MMH has an employee only garage or parking lot, and RGH has a parking lot. 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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