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ED Behavioral Health Zone C- Behavioral Health Nurse- Per Diem

Registered NursePer Diem

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Under general supervision, plans and provides direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children's policies & procedures, TJC, and state & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

Plans and provides direct professional nursing care for pediatric patients within a behavioral health setting. Ensures all services align with professional standards, hospital policies, and state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Requires an ASN (BSN preferred) and a current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or NLC. Must possess BLS/CPR certification and obtain PALS and Crisis Intervention training within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric NursingBehavioral Health CareDe-escalation TechniquesPatient AssessmentClinical DocumentationPatient EducationInterpersonal CommunicationNursing ProcessProfessional BoundariesWindows-based Healthcare Software

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ED Behavioral Health Zone C- Behavioral Health Nurse- Per Diem at Connecticut Children's a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 6,066 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Pediatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatric Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 70% have no call, 82% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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