Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
In Saint Mary's Hospital, our Behavioral Health Team brings a compassionate approach to meet the unique needs of our patients and their families. We treat various behavioral health conditions with dignity and respect by creating stigma-free environments that foster inclusion and high-quality of care.
What will you do:
Nursing support for the patient and their families is a catalyst for change and empowerment towards recovery from behavioral health conditions
Nurses provide meaningful feedback that helps our multidisciplinary team tailor treatment goals to the individual needs of every person.
Educating and supporting patients and their families during the BH Admission
Nursing care is key for safety and patient satisfaction. You will lead patient observations, milieu management, and help communicate and address emergent needs of the people we treat.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduates preferred.
Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
Certification: BLS required.
Preferred: Behavioral/Psychiatric experience
Position Highlights
Full-time - 36 hours -Days
Rotating Every other Weekend/Holiday
This is an hourly position, included in the RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95.
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for, like a member of our family.
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.