ED- Behavioral Health Nurse- 36hr- Evening
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
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.
Connecticut Children’s Emergency Department is a collaborative team of highly
trained and experienced emergency medicine team members that provide
comprehensive, multidisciplinary pediatric care to children from birth to 22
years of age. Our 47 bed pediatric ED has an annual volume of approximately
62,000 visits and is designated by the American College of surgeons as a Level 1
Pediatric trauma center. Connecticut Children’s earned the 2023 Best Children’s
Emergency Care Award for receiving a perfect score for the level of care and
expertise offered in our Emergency Department. CT Children’s hospital is Magnet
recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Nurse plans and provides direct professional nursing care for pediatric patients within the Emergency Department. They ensure nursing services align with hospital policies, state regulations, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Nursing (ASN) and a Connecticut Registered Nurse license, with a BSN required within three years. Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics or behavioral health is preferred, along with BLS, PALS, and Crisis Intervention certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 60% have no call, 80% 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).
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