Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

At Johnson Memorial Hospital, the Geriatric Wellness Unit is a 15-bed unit that provides behavioral health services benefiting from multi-disciplinary clinical teams that utilize a collaborative approach to care. Our professionalism, punctuality, attendance, teamwork, and empathy are at the core of how we represent care for our patients. Together, we positively impact the lives of all our patients and their families.

What You Will Do

• Assist in creating and managing nursing care plans tailored to the needs of elderly patients.
• Participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of patients, ensuring comprehensive care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic and patient-centered care.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Geriatric Wellness nursing experience is required. Preference will be granted to geriatric psych and/or dementia nursing experience.
• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  
  

Work Schedule: Full Time-36 Hour Nights-12 Hour Shift, Every Other Weekend/Holiday

Ministry/Facility Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.