What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Nurse position at Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School?
Nurses- Residential Behavioral Health setting
Wellspring is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full and Part Time LPNs or RN's to join our team at a residential behavioral health facility for adolescents and young adults.
Who we are:
Wellspring and Arch Bridge School aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for young adult women and adolescent girls to overcome mental health and emotional difficulties.
Functions:
- Promote and maintain a therapeutic environment in a residential setting.
- Asses, manage and prioritize health problems appropriate to client populations served by Wellspring and in accordance with best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medication and treatment in accordance with Wellspring Policies, procedures and best practices.
- Document and communicate accurately any health issues of residents
- Manager health problems that arise and appropriately administer care for medical and psychiatric orders.
- Assessing, managing and prioritizing health problems appropriate to client populations
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Requirements:
- Two years experience in psychiatric nursing or related experience preferred.
- Current license in the State of Connecticut.
- RN or LPN
- All nurses must maintain current CPR Certification and the requirements for licensure, certification and or registration and or related work experience required or needed to fulfill this requirement.
Shifts Needed:
Days, Evenings and Nights , Weekdays and Weekends
Wellspring and the Arch Bridge School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Per diem
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Physical Setting:
- Inpatient
- JCAHO accredited facility
Ability to Commute:
- Bethlehem, CT 06751 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bethlehem, CT 06751: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $33