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Silver Hill Hospital

Registered Nurse

New Canaan, CT · On-site

Psychiatric nursing experience with acute care, dual disorder and eating disorder population, preferred. * Med-surg experience a plus. * Recent nursing graduates are welcome to apply! An RN at Silver ...

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Psych Travel Nurse (RN)

Norwich, CT · On-site

$2.4K - $2.8K/wk

They're also trained in behavioral therapy, providing tools to teach patients as well as family members how to cope with psychiatric disorders. Traveling Psychiatric RN needs to be an expert in ...

First Connect Health

RN - Pyschiatric

Manchester, CT · On-site

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric / Dual Diagnosis Job Summary The Registered Nurse ... disorders while ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment. Key Responsibilities

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What is an eating disorders RN?

An Eating Disorders RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for patients with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. They provide medical monitoring, administer treatments, support nutritional rehabilitation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans. Their role also includes offering emotional support and education to patients and their families to promote recovery and long-term well-being.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an eating disorders RN?

As an Eating Disorders RN, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring patients' vital signs and nutritional intake, administering medications, providing psychoeducation, and collaborating closely with physicians, therapists, dietitians, and families. You may also conduct patient assessments, document progress, facilitate group or one-on-one therapeutic activities, and intervene during medical crises. The role requires keen observation skills and a supportive approach as you help guide patients through their recovery process. Working in this environment means fostering trust and ensuring patient safety, which are crucial for positive outcomes and recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an eating disorders RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Eating Disorders RN, you need robust clinical assessment skills, knowledge of psychiatric and medical complications related to eating disorders, and an active RN license. Familiarity with EHR systems, nutrition management protocols, and certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMHN) are often required. Exceptional communication, empathy, and collaboration skills are vital for supporting patients and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are essential for delivering compassionate, safe, and comprehensive care to patients with complex emotional and medical needs.

How to become an eating disorder RN?

To become an eating disorder RN, you need to earn a nursing degree such as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain licensure, and gain experience in mental health or psychiatric nursing. Additional certifications in eating disorder treatment or mental health nursing can enhance your qualifications. Working in healthcare settings that specialize in mental health or eating disorder treatment is common for this role.

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    Registered Nurse for Psychiatry Mood Disorders unit; Registered Nurse

    Yale New Haven Health

    New Haven, CT • On-site

    Other

    Re-posted 17 days ago

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    Job description

    Overview
    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
    As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes.
    YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always.
    The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process.
    EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
    Responsibilities
    • 1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.
      Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
    • 2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society.
      Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

    Qualifications
    EDUCATION
    Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.
    EXPERIENCE
    Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
    LICENSURE
    Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
    SPECIAL SKILLS
    Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
    PHYSICAL DEMAND
    Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
    YNHHS Requisition ID
    160603

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