Created | 05/04/2024 |
Reference | 240470726 |
Country | United States |
State | Connecticut |
City | Hartford |
Zip | 06105 |
Salary | - |
The Village for Families and Children Registered Nurse - Per DiemDetailsJob Tracking ID: 512620-878261 Job Location: Hartford, CT Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years) Level of Education: AS Job Type: Per Diem Date Updated: 05/03/2024 Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years Starting Date: ASAP Salary: 38.00 Job DescriptionOur Mission:
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for four consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve. Starting pay: $38 per hour * Second shift differential 3pm-11pm $5.00 *Third shift differential 11pm-7am $3.00 JOB SUMMARY The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing safety, physical and mental/behavioral health assessments, first aid and medication administration to the youth in the program. Embedded in the healthcare teams are lead, triage, and program nurses. The nurse will oversee the child’s medical needs throughout their stay while collaborating with outpatient providers to assure holistic care. The registered nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assure continuity, efficient care, and effective and discharge planning. The nurse will conduct the initial nursing assessment, reconcile any current medication, and provide detailed and accurate documentation assuring all requirements are met throughout their admission.
PROGRAM SUMMARY Urgent Crisis Center (UCC) The Urgent Crisis Center is a walk-in, police or ambulance, psychiatric crisis stabilization center designed to triage, assess, and stabilize youth who are experiencing behavioral health crisis. Discharge planning will include assuring appropriate lower level of care is established or referrals will be made. There are three units in the UCC serving youth ages 4-18 (up to 21 if DCF committed). This is a fast-paced environment that operate 24/7, 365 days of the year. The Registered Nurse will work amongst a multidisciplinary team in the assessment, treatment, and discharge of the youth cared for in this Urgent Crisis Center. Embedded in the healthcare team is a triage nurse on shift who provides other nursing support when needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative:
Nursing leadership/Training
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Job BenefitsAs a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities. We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits. https://thevillage.org/our-benefits/ The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. PI240470726 |
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Employer | The Village for Families and Children |