Behavioral Health Nurse- Per Diem

1 month ago
United StatesPer Diem / PRNNursing
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Connecticut Children's as a Behavioral Health Nurse- Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

Work Schedule

  • per-diem schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Connecticut Children's as a Behavioral Health Nurse- Per Diem.

Key Skills

Professional NursingBehavioral HealthPsychiatric DiagnosisMedicationsTherapeutic InterventionsState RegulationsClinical Standards Of CarePatient EducationPatient AssessmentInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDe-escalation TechniquesComputer ProficiencyClinical Decision MakingConfidentialityDelegation

Requirements

A minimum requirement is an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) upon hire, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred and required within three years. Candidates must possess current Connecticut RN licensure, BLS/CPR certification, and obtain Crisis Intervention training certification within three months of hire.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Nurse- Per Diem at Connecticut Children's a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Nursing position at Connecticut Children's is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Professional Nursing, Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Diagnosis, Medications, Therapeutic Interventions, State Regulations, Clinical Standards Of Care, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nursing role.

Core responsibilities: The nurse plans and provides direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery based on population and unit definitions. Services are provided to patients and families in accordance with professional nursing standards, facility policies, and al...

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About Connecticut Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Hartford, Connecticut
0-2
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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