Position Purpose:
At Johnson Memorial Hospital, the Behavioral Health unit provides behavioral health services benefiting from multi-disciplinary clinical teams that utilize a collaborative approach to care. Our professionalism, punctuality, attendance, teamwork, and empathy are at the core of how we represent care for our patients. Together, we positively impact the lives of all our patients and their families.
What you will do:
Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' mental health status, identify behavioral health needs, and develop individualized care plans.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor patients for side effects, and provide education on medication management specific to psychiatric conditions.
Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, implement crisis intervention strategies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in geriatric and/or adult psych and substance abuse disorders nursing.
BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
Work Schedule: Part-Time – 24 Hours Nights-12 Hour Shift-Every other Weekend/Holiday.
Ministry/Facility Information
Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.
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.