Head Nurse (40 Hour) Office/On-Site #250618-4356FL-001

State of Connecticut - Middletown, CT

Job Title: Head Nurse (40 Hour) Office/On-Site #250618-4356FL-001

Position: Head Nurse of the General Psychiatry Division

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay:

Shift: First Shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm, every other weekend

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Middletown

State: CT

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process.
Plans unit workflow and determines priorities.
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work.
Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline and performance.
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations.
Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of patient/individual care.
Maintains and promotes standards of nursing.
Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered.
Identifies staff development needs and provides staff training and assistance.
Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures.
Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of patient/individual care programs.
Responds to emergencies.
May prepare reports or correspondence.
Independently develops, implements and evaluates nursing and/or health care plans.
Conducts nursing assessments and provides consultation in the assigned specialty program.
Maintains records of stored and secured medications.
Independently manages and provides direct care to patients/individuals.
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of patient/individual treatment or health care plans.
Manages an assigned caseload of other appropriate clinical activities.
Provides clinical direction and/or training to staff in individual, group and family service delivery programs.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Knowledge of and ability to apply nursing principles, techniques, and standards.
Ability to conduct nursing assessments and develop care plans.
Interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships.

Preferred Skills

Fluency in a foreign language or proficiency in American Sign Language.
Experience with behavioral health nursing.

Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

License & Certification:

Must possess and retain a license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.

Schedule:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week, First Shift, every other weekend

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities.
Healthy work/life balance.

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Facility Details

Name: State of Connecticut

Description: CVH is the largest DMHAS facility providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment.

Specialties:

General Psychiatry
Addiction Services

Mission: To promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports.