Registered Nurse, Adult Behavioral Health, Full Time/36 Hours/Nights/EOW

*$10,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidates*

Make an impact! At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents, and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice.

If you are an RN looking to join an acute care team. Look no further. We have an opportunity for you to join our nursing team at Bristol Health where we practice in a Magnet environment enriched with valuing you and delivering patient excellence and outcomes.

At Bristol Health, we offer CPI dementia training,  psychiatric certification,  clinical advancement ladder, tuition reimbursement and educational offerings in this specialty area!  Are you a registered nurse, with an ADN and at least 6 months of experience in nursing, ready to take the next step in your career?

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

Must have an ADN. BSN is preferred.

Must have a current CT RN License.

BLS at time of hire from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

ACLS obtained within 6 months of hire.

Must have a minimum of 6 months nursing experience in a clinical setting. Behavioral Health Nursing experience is preferred.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse.  Certification from a professional nursing body preferred. BLS Certification. 

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire.  Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.  Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department.  Other unit based competencies/skills as required.

Special Requirements:

Successfully complete SR Behavioral based competencies   

Must be able to successfully attend and complete CPI training as part of orientation

Physical Requirements:

Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting.  Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day.  Looking at a computer monitor.  Vision acuity correctable to normal.  Hearing acuity correctable to normal.  Acute sense of smell for normal perception.  Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.  Must be able to work in a Healthcare, climate controlled environment.  Able to work in team based setting.  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.