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Child Adolescent Psych RN

You'll work on the child and adolescent psych unit with inpatients aged 5 to 17 who have acute or chronic psychiatric conditions.

Posted Oct 2

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights · nights 12 Hour Night Shift36 hours a week
Unit and setting
child and adolescent psychiatric unit · Behavioral Health patients aged 5 to 17 with acute and chronic psychiatric conditionsages 5 to 17 with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
License
RN licensevalid RN license in Connecticut
Term
Per Diem Full Time-36 Hours/Night ShiftFull time

Do you qualify?

License
valid RN license in Connecticut Valid RN license in Connecticut Check your license
Certification
BLS/CPR certification BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Education
graduate of an accredited nursing school Graduation from an accredited nursing school

Preferred

Education
bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Experience
one or more years of child/adolescent psych acute inpatient experience The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Child/Adolsecent Psych experience in a acute inpatient setting experience.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Connecticut PRN rolesConnecticut PRN postings that state pay run $28/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $48/hr, across 82 postings.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Pay reviews
pay is based on RN experience Pay is based on RN experience.
Pay reviews
pay within the range varies by location The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverageMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage
  • Benefitsretirement savings program with employer matchRetirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Benefitspaid time off, vacation, sick time and holidaysTime Off, which may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Benefitstuition reimbursement and professional developmentTuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Benefitsbasic and supplemental life and AD&D insuranceBasic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Benefitswell-being initiativesWell-being Initiatives
  • Benefitscareer growth and advancement within Trinity HealthCareer Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
  • Time Off (Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays)

The role and schedule

Day to day
mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations.
Day to day
medication administration and side-effect monitoring Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and side effects.
Day to day
de-escalation and crisis intervention Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trauma-informed care principles.
Day to day
individualized care plans with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists and families Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and families to implement individualized care plans.
Weekends
every other weekend Every other Weekend/Holiday
Holidays
every other holiday
Details
posted for Mount Sinai Rehabilitation and Saint Francis Hospital At Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital / Saint Francis Hospital the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric unit

The workplace

CT_THOfNE01 Trinity Health Of New England Corporation, Inc.
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on CT_THOfNE01 Trinity Health Of New England Corporation, Inc.’s careers page.

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Employment Type

Full time Shift

12 Hour Night Shift At Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital / Saint Francis Hospital the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric unit provides inpatient care age-appropriate, compassionate, and effective care to patients aged 5 to 17 with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Behavioral Health and Mental Health disorders including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, PTSD; Autism spectrum Disorder and AD/HD What you will do Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations. Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and side effects.

Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trauma-informed care principles. Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and families to implement individualized care plans. Minimum Qualifications

Required

Graduation from an accredited nursing school Valid RN license in Connecticut

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Nursing The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Child/Adolsecent Psych experience in a acute inpatient setting experience. BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly connected to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time, talents, and skills to help transform healthcare. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to provide our colleagues with support and peace of mind, both at work and at home.

Pay Range: $36.15 - $59.95 per hour Pay is based on RN experience. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Time Off, which may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiatives
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Work Schedule

Full Time-36 Hours/Night Shift Every other Weekend/Holiday

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services include a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages. We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach to developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. We strive to build trust, intimacy and a healing relationship.

The focus is to draw out people's strengths and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives. 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.

What's around it?

In Hartford, CT

Hartford, CTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,269/mo
Household income
$46,411/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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