ED Behavioral Health- Nurse Team Lead- 36hrs
Compensation
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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. The roles and responsibilities include clinical, logistic, and administrative duties.
The Team Leader demonstrates autonomy, behavioral health clinical expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills
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
The Nurse Team Lead plans and provides direct professional nursing care for pediatric patients within the emergency and behavioral health unit. This role encompasses clinical, logistic, and administrative duties while ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program and hold a current Connecticut Registered Nurse license. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and at least two years of clinical experience in pediatrics, emergency, or behavioral health settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 45 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% are remote, 58% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in registered nurse roles | ranked against 5,657 Registered Nurse roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $98k (middle half $85k–$109k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All registered nurse listings in Connecticut | 75 active | 5,661 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 27% remote · 58% no call · 76% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US registered nurse listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Emergency Medicine listings (all professions) | 504 in the last 30 days | 439 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend (all specialties) | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ED Behavioral Health- Nurse Team Lead- 36hrs at Connecticut Children's a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,657 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
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