Norwalk Hospital Association·Norwalk, Connecticut
Provides nursing care and leads therapeutic groups for psychiatric patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring mental status, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting patient behaviors.
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Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area.
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Provides nursing care to a patient or group of patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Leads groups & activities with patients.
1. Patient Care Criteria A: Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Prioritizes assignments in consultation with the RN and provides patient education related to the scope of practice. Patient Care Criteria B: Performs procedures as identified by the PT Skills Checklist; refers to and utilizes appropriate resources. Responds promptly to patient care needs. Patient Care Criteria C: Maintains a safe patient environment incorporating Norwalk Hospital Policies and Procedures. Patient Care Criteria D: Shows initiative in noting and offering assistance with unit needs. 2. Communication Criteria A: Communicates with patients, visitors and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities in a courteous manner and takes into consideration issues as it relates to mental status. Communication Criteria B: Observes and reports to the Registered Nurse information about their assigned patients, including changes in condition, behaviors, verbalizations, or any occurrences of an unusual nature, in a clear and timely manner. Communication Criteria C: Documents accurately patient data on appropriate paper forms and in the electronic medical record. Communication Criteria D: Obtains information necessary to carry out patient care assignment.
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Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria A: Demonstrates the ability to appropriately set limits on patient behaviors, and the ability to respond and de-escalate patients with potential for violence.
Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria B: Demonstrates the ability to conduct a contraband search assuring patient rights are maintained.
Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria C: Exercises principles of confidentiality as it pertains to the behavioral health population.
Maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and safety on a Behavioral Health unit Criteria D: Assesses the environment as it pertains to issues of safety.
Demonstrates the ability to lead / co-lead groups.
Group leadership
Criteria B: Leads or co-leads wrap up, goals, and activities groups.
Group leadership
Criteria C: Documents patients' participation in group.
Demonstrates knowledge of issues related to patient rights, including the requirements for the involuntary patient and documentation reflects this.
Patient rights
Criteria B: Assures that the patient is aware of their rights as evidenced by the documentation that these rights have been reviewed.
Identifies the learning needs of the patient / family and documents.
Patient education
Criteria B: Provides information and instruction on the constructive behaviors and the importance of participating in the milieu, and documents this information as well as the patient's response to education
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education Skills Experience: Required: One year of work experience with psychiatric population preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.
CPI or other de-escalation technique training within 6 months of hire.
Other Information: Required: One year of work experience with psychiatric population preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.
CPI or other de-escalation technique training within 6 months of hire.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org
Unit: 338 Department: Psych Unit Exempt: No
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Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire. One year of experience with psychiatric populations and CPI or other de-escalation training is preferred or required within 6 months.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
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