RN Behavioral Health Nurse (DAY SHIFT)

RN Behavioral Health Nurse (DAY SHIFT) Masonicare Behavioral Health Hospital – Wallingford, CT Day Shift / 16hrs/wk / EOW **This role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit** The Behavioral Health Nurse provides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work.

Practices Evidence-Based nursing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including: Medication/Treatment Administration Teaching Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan. Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan. Plans and provides nursing care for patients. Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.

Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary. Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.