Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric

Location: Middletown, Connecticut
Facility: State of Connecticut
Contract Length: 12 Weeks
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week (Potential for Overtime)
Shift: 2nd Shift – 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM
Weekends: None
Openings: 6

Position Overview

The State of Connecticut is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (Psychiatric/Behavioral Health) to provide specialized nursing care in a behavioral health setting. This role involves delivering comprehensive patient care, conducting nursing assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality treatment for individuals with behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide direct nursing care and medication administration.
• Complete admission and discharge assessments and coordinate continuing care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Ensure proper storage, administration, and documentation of medications and controlled substances.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and patient care conferences.
• Support patients through individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
• Manage assigned caseloads while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations, accreditation standards, and facility policies.
• Participate in crisis intervention and other patient support activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Connecticut RN License or qualifying Multistate RN License.
• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) may substitute for one year of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Hospital.
• Experience caring for youth with complex psychiatric or behavioral health conditions.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and behavioral health practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent documentation and patient care coordination abilities.

Working Conditions

• May be required to safely lift, transfer, or assist patients.
• May participate in patient restraint procedures when clinically appropriate.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and challenging patient behaviors in a behavioral health environment.

Position Highlights

• 12-week contract assignment
• No weekend requirements
• 40 hours per week with potential overtime
• Six immediate openings
• Stable weekday schedule with second-shift hours

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.

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