Cornell Scott-Hill health·New Haven, Connecticut
The Registered Nurse will collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage patient caseloads and ensure effective delivery of medical and psychiatric care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing medication education, and documenting clinical information in the EPIC electronic medical record system.
New grads are welcome to apply!
We are seeking an RN at Cornell Scott Hill Health Center, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our patients. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Full‑Time Registered Nurse to join one of our teams. Our facility offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care.
The RN will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in delivering high‑quality patient care and will assume responsibility for managing a selected caseload of patients as defined by the clinical practice area.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures that patients experience reasonable, maximum relief of withdrawal and acute medical/surgical symptoms.
Delivers effective nursing care for chronic medical and psychiatric conditions, calling upon medical and psychiatric resources, as needed.
Assess and appropriately address the medical needs of patients from any level of care, including potential admissions, as defined in the RN scope of practice.
Provides medication education to clients, including intended effects and actual side effects of prescribed medications.
Evaluates clients for actual effects on a routine basis, seeking timely modification of medication orders when desired effects are not achieved and documents timely.
Ensures negative outcomes to withdrawal are minimized. Monitors and reports any negative outcomes, as per policy.
Ensures that the covering MD/PA/APRN is notified of all pertinent information in a timely fashion.
Provides behaviorally oriented nursing interventions. Calls upon psychiatric resources and performs crisis intervention, as needed.
Collaborate with physicians or APRNs to create a Plan of Care for each patient.
Documentation in patient electronic medical records via EPIC.
Required Qualifications
Must have a current Registered Nurse Connecticut State Licensure.
Minimum of associate's degree in nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Experience as a CNA/MA or other related field is desirable for newly graduated nurses.
CPR certification is required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced knowledge of EPIC EMRs is preferred.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and to fill in when needed.
Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
Privileging and Credentialing is a vital part of your starting at CSHHC. There will be a checklist of documents you must submit well in advance of your orientation start date. All must be provided, and no exceptions will be made. Any delays with these requests will push your orientation start date to the following month.
CS-HHC is 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, or status as a protected veteran.
Candidates must hold a current Connecticut Registered Nurse license and possess at least an associate's degree in nursing. A CPR certification is required, and experience in a clinical setting is highly desirable.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Connecticut are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, with licensed nurses often competing on clinical experience and schedule flexibility. For this role, a current Connecticut RN license, an associate’s degree in nursing, and CPR certification are required, while prior clinical experience can strengthen your application. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description, helping you review details faster before applying.
