Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYUtilizing 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 patients 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 CommunicationWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYUtilizing 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 patients 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 CommunicationEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONMust be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of ConnecticutMust have certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this roleMust be trained in PMT and de escalation techniques and receive certification within months of hire into the roleCOMPETENCIESMust be able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and writing situationsMust possess basic computer skillsMust be capable of taking swift and efficient action including patient restraint when responding to patient emergency codesESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer 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 timeJob Specific CompetencyPerforms comprehensive assessments and re assessments of the patients condition and care needs including the psychosocial physical educational and cultural aspects as evidenced by supervisor observation and chart auditsAssess 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 reviewobservationDevelops 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 observationFollows the five 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 observationPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes as evidenced by supervisor observationDocuments the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observationDemonstrates 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 observationFormulates 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 observationPractices 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 observationDemonstrates the ability to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment as evidenced by observation of appropriate interventions as well as patient peer and supervisor feedbackDemonstrates 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 patientsEffectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations consistent with PMT training as evidenced by peer and supervisor observationParticipates in Early Response codes and Dr Strong codes attendance at PMT refresher trainingsDemonstrates the abilities to effectively set limits with patients and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries as evidenced by peer and supervisor observationCollaborates 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 observationProvides psychotherapeutic treatment to patients as evidenced by documentation reflecting individual psychotherapeutic interventions and documentation of nurse led educational and psychotherapeutic groupsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONMust be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of ConnecticutMust have certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this roleMust be trained in PMT and de escalation techniques and receive certification within months of hire into the roleCOMPETENCIESMust be able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and writing situationsMust possess basic computer skillsMust be capable of taking swift and efficient action including patient restraint when responding to patient emergency codesESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer 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 timeJob Specific CompetencyPerforms comprehensive assessments and re assessments of the patients condition and care needs including the psychosocial physical educational and cultural aspects as evidenced by supervisor observation and chart auditsAssess 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 reviewobservationDevelops 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 observationFollows the five 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 observationPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes as evidenced by supervisor observationDocuments the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observationDemonstrates 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 observationFormulates 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 observationPractices 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 observationDemonstrates the ability to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment as evidenced by observation of appropriate interventions as well as patient peer and supervisor feedbackDemonstrates 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 patientsEffectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations consistent with PMT training as evidenced by peer and supervisor observationParticipates in Early Response codes and Dr Strong codes attendance at PMT refresher trainingsDemonstrates the abilities to effectively set limits with patients and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries as evidenced by peer and supervisor observationCollaborates 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 observationProvides psychotherapeutic treatment to patients as evidenced by documentation reflecting individual psychotherapeutic interventions and documentation of nurse led educational and psychotherapeutic groupsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment