Registered Nurse RN Child Adolescent Psych

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: 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/Adolescent Psych experience in a acute inpatient setting experience. BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) Position Highlights: Part Time -24hrs/Days/8 Hour 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.