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Waterbury Hospital, located in central, CT is currently seeking experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses

Emergency Department Registered NursesFull time nightsPart time eveningsPer Diem - all shifts ( 8 hr shifts/12 hr shifts)Requirements: Recent ED experience required. BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and ENC-P required. Trauma experience preferred.We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit package. Enhanced tuition assistance program available for night staff.Waterbury Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute care teaching hospital located in central Connecticut. The Hospital is affiliated with the Yake School of Medicine, the University of CT School of Medicine.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*Provides administration of medications as indicated in agency policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the agency MD.*Direct Treatment Services.-Provides treatment services consistent with those authorized by payers and agency clinical standards and guidelines. -Provide direct clinical services to clients, which may include; psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, ongoing treatment as well as crisis planning and response. -Maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical services to ensure coordination of client care. -Provide training and consultation to staff as indicated. -Develop programs and psycho-educational interventions for clients across the agency on issues such as wellness, side effects, health, etc. -Participates in case conferences/consultations, as required, and in team meetings and training as needed. -Makes comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments of client and develops focus of treatment.-Provides comprehensive and clear case formulation. -Makes clinically appropriate, focused, goal-oriented treatment plans and reviews as required by agency guidelines. -Provides individual, group and/or family therapy as appropriate.-Assesses level of care needs/changes and follows up with and/or makes referrals to appropriate type of treatment and length of treatment.-Provides brief treatment for clients who do not have a major mental illness. -For the client who has a serious and pervasive mental illness, provides acute treatment services when indicated and ongoing supportive, less intensive treatment to facilitate continuous stability.-Makes risk assessments and follows through as clinically indicated in client crisis.-Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.*Indirect/Administrative Services/Tasks-Makes collateral contacts with clients natural support network; with other team members in-house; with other professionals/providers/agencies and in-patient treatment settings. -Collaborates with the team to arrange for admission to other levels of care or referrals to other services.-Completes all client record keeping conforming with agency policy and procedures (form, content, timeliness).-Completes all necessary information to support transactions with insurance and managed care companies (written and telephone) comprehensively and in a timely manner.-Completes any other required administrative record keeping or tasks relevant to the functioning of the agency/department/staff role per policy and procedures, or as assigned by supervisor or Program Director. -As plan manager co-ordinates clients treatment with other providers in and outside the agency and completes all referrals as needed. *Additional Duties and Responsibilities- Provides clinical leadership role.-Provides staff supervision when assigned.-Provide clinical supervision and consultation to case management teams as assigned.-Participation in agency/departmental committees as required. -Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development within and outside of the agency. Participates in individual/group supervision, case conferences and any other training provided internally that is relevant to ones role and work focus.-Attends administrative, clinical and programmatic staff meetings. -May perform other assignments and duties, as area needs required.________________________________________________________________QUALIFICATIONS:-CT License (APRN) DEA prescription approval;-Psychopharmacology for clients with serious and persistent mental illness.-Consultation skills.-Solid knowledge of adult clinical/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, risk assessment, crisis management, individual/group/family therapy, brief/intermittent models of treatment, and dual diagnosis-5+ years experience in adult psychiatry. Community mental health experience preferred.

Nurse Manager Pediatrics

PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CAREThe Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is a four-bed tertiary care unit, located on East Tower 6. The Pediatric I.C.U. services acutely ill neonates, children and adolescents up to and including twenty-one years of age. The most frequent diagnoses of our medical and surgical patient care respiratory disorders, trauma, seizures, diabetes, and immediate recovery post-op. PEDIATRICSThe Pediatric Unit is a twenty- two-bed unit on the sixth floor (East Tower). The Pediatric Unit serves infants, children and adolescents up to and including twenty-one years of age. The most frequent diagnoses of our medical and surgical patients are asthma and associated respiratory disorders, seizures, sepsis, diabetes and sickle cell disease.Responsible for directing and organizing unit/service operations to ensure patient care is delivered in a manner consistent with the philosophy/goals of the institution. The NM has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the satisfaction of patients, physicians, and staff while demonstrating sound fiscal management. Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm flexible hours to support off shift and weekends. Current CT RN license. BSN Required Master´s preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience with Pediatric and PICU with progressive leadership experience. Certification in Pediatrics & PALS a must & ACLS preferred. Excellent communication & customer service skills. - 3-5 years leadership experience- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills- Good analytical ability to interpret data- Demonstrated ability to implement and support change- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities

In collaboration with the Director, and other Nursing Services Assistant Directors, the Interim Assistant Director of Critical Care assures the delivery of effective and efficient patient care services as provided by the Critical Care and CVU staff on a 24/7 basis. Assume a leadership role within the inpatient service to ensure that patient flow occurs in a timely and efficient manner, meeting patient care requirements in a manner consistent with the hospitals mission, goals and objectives. Provides oversight to department specific information systems, i.e. staffing system and serves as a liaison to departments that systems support. Reports to the Director, Nursing Services. Requirements: RN CT license or license eligible. BSN or BS degree in related field required. 3-5 years experience in acute care nursing, including critical care. 3-5 years progressive managerial experience in related field.

Exceptional opportunity for APRN to make a difference in the lives of patients at the Comprehensive Breast Health Center located on the campus of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

In collaboration with three breast surgeons at the Breast Health Center, you will be directly involved with breast health and breast cancer patients, including coordinating care, early detection and prevention activities, development and participation in the survivorship program, breast cancer navigator program and community outreach activities. Monday through Friday; occasional weekend and evening outreach activities. No call required.

Twenty-four hour accountability for assessing and meeting the clinical education needs of the clinical staff. The educator collaborates, consults and partners with other units, departments, and throughout the organization in meeting identified educational needs and requirements including regional development. Conducts and completes regular learning-needs assessments and uses the analyzed data to develop educational programs and instructional modules for the assigned unit staff. Graduate of accredited nursing program. BSN required. Masters degree in nursing/education with CNS emphasis preferred. Minimum 4 years pediatric nursing experience in area of expertise.Functions as key resource in promoting and supporting staff with professional practice and development (i.e. Professional Practice Program, Critical Care Internship Program, PALS, ENCP, TNCC, CPN, Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required APON). BLS-C required. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. PALS certification within 6 months from hire. BLS, PALS Instructor highly preferred.

Hartford Hospital, Central Connecticut’s leading tertiary and level 1 trauma medical center is looking for 2 full-time Master’s prepared Certified Nurse Midwives to join our growing 4 CNM hospital based practice.

Certified Nurse MidwifeHartford Hospital, Central Connecticut´s leading tertiary and level 1 trauma medical center is looking for 2 full-time Masters prepared Certified Nurse Midwives to join our growing 4 CNM hospital based practice. Excellent opportunity to be part of a new community of nurse midwives at Hartford Hospital in CT. The positions include 2 -12 hr shifts on Labor and Delivery, and 2 - 8 hrs days in our clinic. Currently it is a Monday-Friday position and no on- call hours. During the 12 hour shift, responsibilities include caring for triage and laboring women. Our clinic cares for the local community of women, bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not necessary to apply. New CNM´s will be considered who have a strong clinical background prior to midwifery school. Hartford is 90 minutes from New York City and 90 minutes from Boston, making it a good location for day trips to both cities. As a small state, Connecticut offers urban, suburban and rural communities within an easy drive to the hospital.We offer competitive market-based salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

As a nurse manager, you will oversee daily nursing operations that make a difference in the lives of our child and adolescent clients. Supervise a team of eleven nurses and twenty-five mental health workers with an Assistant Nurse Manager on a 24-bed state of the art child and adolescent program linked to the most comprehensive continuum of care for children in Connecticut. - Leadership position makes an impact in your new community- Employed salary based on experience with additional bonuses available- Over 40 days paid time off annually- Generous benefits package including relocationEastern Connecticut is one of the most beautiful spots in coastal New England-where else can you enjoy the calm of scenic rolling hills with a rich cultural heritage, the adventure of the coast and sophisticated top-flight entertainment at the casinos? Located just a few hours by car or train from both Boston and New York City, and easily accessible from Hartford and Providence airports. - UConn provides great Division I sporting events, performing arts and cultural experiences- Wide variety of housing available including metro living, water-front or rural- Safe area with low crime rate- Outstanding public and private school options- Shopping opportunities include quaint New England shops, antiques, and first rate malls

Exciting Opportunity for a NURSE COORDORDINATOR - Breast Center at Yale New Haven!

Ensure coordination of care across the continuum for Breast Center patients. Facilitates diagnostic, post-operative and/or treatment follow-up care. Collaborates with members of the health care team to facilitate the transition and coordination of follow-up after clinic visits, and/or follow-up by consulting services. Functions as the educational resource to staff nurses and other health care providers in the disease unit and/or quality initiatives.Requirements:Bachelors degree in Nursing required. Current CT RN licensure or eligible. Minimum two (2) years acute care hospital experience required. Oncology experience required, breast cancer experience preferred.

Job Summary: In collaboration with the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service of the Behavioral Intervention Team, assess and develop psychiatric treatment plans for medical and surgical in-patients with psychiatric co-morbidities. Job Requirements: Masters degree in Nursing, APRN required. Current CT RN license or license eligible. Minimum 1 year experience in psychiatry as an RN or NP required, knowledge of psychopharmacology required.