Registered Nurse - Dual Diagnosis Unit
Company: ECHN
Location: New Britain
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION! - $8K POSITION
SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality
direct and indirect patient centered care.# Coordinates patient
care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.#
Communicates, as appropriate, the patient#s clinical condition,
responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or
response to treatment.# Responsible for creating and maintaining a
safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific
behavioral management practices.# Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span and the
skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient
population served.# Promotes the profession of nursing and
professional practice through collegial support and interactions.
Reports to the Clinical Coordinator. Creates a caring and
compassionate environment through Core Values of Teamwork, Respect,
and Communication. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of
an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse
license with the state of Connecticut. Must have certification in
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire and maintain
clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role. Must
be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, as prescribed by
ECHN, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the
role. # COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate effectively using
the English language in both verbal and writing situations. Must
possess basic computer skills. Must be capable of taking swift and
efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to
patient emergency codes. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. #
Job-Specific Competency Performs comprehensive assessments and
re-assessments of the patient#s condition and care needs including
the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects as
evidenced by supervisor observation and chart audits. Assess and
reassess pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and
techniques.# Educates the patient and family regarding pain
management.# Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and
evaluation of effectiveness as evidenced by supervisor
review/observation. Develops and revises individualized treatment
plans as indicated by assessment and patient response to
treatment.## Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.#
Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals.
Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of
effectiveness. Evidenced by supervisor review / observation.
Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential
for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications
including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based
on age of the patient and their clinical condition as evidenced by
chart audits and supervisor observation. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes as evidenced by supervisor
observation. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in
a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools as evidenced by
chart audits and supervisor observation. Demonstrates an ability to
be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.#
Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority
setting and delegation as evidenced by supervisor observation.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and
evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching
as appropriate as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor
observation. Practices autonomously, consistent with evidence-based
standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth and
development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor as
evidenced by supervisor observation. Demonstrates the ability to
maintain a safe and therapeutic environment as evidenced by
observation of appropriate interventions as well as patient, peer
and supervisor feedback. Demonstrates clinical expertise,
perceptiveness, empathy and interpersonal warmth as evidenced by
supervisor and peer observation and feedback on Satisfaction
Surveys.# Displays and promotes sensitivity to the privacy needs of
psychiatric patients. Effectively uses psychological and physical
management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent
situations consistent with PMT training as evidenced by peer and
supervisor observation. Participates in Early Response codes and
Dr. Strong codes, attendance at PMT refresher trainings.
Demonstrates the abilities to effectively set limits with patients
and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries as
evidenced by peer and supervisor observation.# Collaborates and
communicates with all members of the treatment team to effectively
meet the treatment needs of the patient as evidenced by feedback
from treatment team members and supervisor observation. Provides
psychotherapeutic treatment to patients as evidenced by
documentation reflecting individual psychotherapeutic interventions
and documentation of nurse-led educational and psychotherapeutic
groups. # #
Keywords: ECHN, Meriden , Registered Nurse - Dual Diagnosis Unit, Healthcare , New Britain, Connecticut
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