Our Mission:

Our 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.

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Hourly Rate $38.00 plus $5000 sign on bonus

Shift Differentials-

$5.00 per hour for 2nd shift: 3PM to 11PM
$3.00 per hour for 3rd shift: 11PM to 7AM

Subacute Crisis Stabilization (SAS)

The Subacute Crisis Stabilization Program operates amongst two units: Jewell ages 5-12 and Perkins ages 13 . The length of stay will vary from 1-14 days which will be determined by the treatment team at the initial intake. The client will be reassessed throughout their stay to determine their capacity/ability to return home and be within the community or to determine the appropriate level of care needed. The Registered nurse will oversee the youths’ medical needs throughout course of treatment, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to assure continuity, and efficient care. Embedded in the healthcare team will be two lead nurses.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts nursing assessment, interventions, and treatments effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors signs and symptoms for physical and mental health stabilization.
• Conducts nursing intakes and discharges.
• Collaborates with team on disposition planning.
• Active participation in rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensures all DCF, DPH, and/or Joint Commission requirements and documentation are completed.
• Monitors medications for efficacy and adverse effects.
• Develops appropriate nursing care plans and interventions as needed.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists in coordination of the physical, mental, and behavioral health care of clients throughout their treatment course.
• Provides cross coverage in nursing department as needed.
• Provides education and teaching to clients and families regarding health and safety.
• Collaboration with identified medical providers on medical needs
• Other duties and responsibility within nursing scope of practice can be assigned supervisor.

Administrative:

• Collaborates with health care providers within the agency and community.
• Works closely with the care team to ensure the plan of care is executed and addressing any barriers to completion along with assisting in identifying solutions.
• Serves as a resource to care teams to identify goals for patients and to help with strategies to achieve these goals.
• Ensures documentation is in compliance.
• Direct oversight of the Youth Care Assistants.
• Oversight of medication cart and emergency medication supplies.

Nursing leadership/Training

• Provides in-service education to staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Work Location: In person