Behavioral Health RN
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: New Haven
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee is
expected to understand and embrace the YNHHS Vision, support our
Mission, and live our Values: integrity, patient-centered care,
respect, accountability, and compassion. These principles guide our
actions and define our commitment to delivering exceptional care
every day. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or Clinical
Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive,
patient-centered care across a diverse behavioral health
population, we have open roles, and various shifts open in
Adolescent Psychiatry, General Adult, Geriatric Psychiatry, Mood
Disorders, and Transitional Youth . The RN is responsible for
assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized
care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. This role
includes supervising non-RN staff, coordinating patient care
activities, and serving in a charge nurse capacity when assigned,
including delegation and oversight of unit operations. The RN may
be required to support multiple behavioral health units based on
patient needs and staffing priorities, ensuring continuity and
quality of care. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to
maintain a high standard of service and patient outcomes.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities Assesses The Patient's
Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout
The Continuum Of Care. Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan
Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And
Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient,
Family And Healthcare Team In This Process. Implements And
Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare
Team. Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S
Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of
Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated. Plans For
Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And
Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational
Opportunities And Documents Outcomes. Functions As A Preceptor To
New Staff. Functions As A Charge Nurse. Meets Performance
Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization,
And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth
Operation Of The Department/Unit. Demonstrates Competency In The
Care Of The Neuro Patient Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro
Assessment Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway
Management Of The Neuro Patient Demonstrates Skill And
Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient Demonstrates Skill
And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The
Patient During Special Neuro Procedures Demonstrates Knowledge And
Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program Performs Pharynaeal,
Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established
Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And
Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace Demonstrates Skill And
Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The
Patient On A Ventilator Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate Of An
Accredited School Of Nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient In Use Of
Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have
Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For
Patients. EXPERIENCE N/A LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut
Registered Nurse License SPECIAL SKILLS BLS Required
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Hartford , Behavioral Health RN, Healthcare , New Haven, Connecticut
