RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)
Company: Masonicare Corp
Location: Wallingford
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description RN Behavioral Health Nurse
(EVENING SHIFT) Masonicare Health Center – Wallingford, CT Evening
Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW This role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral
Health Hospital Unit The Behavioral Health Nurse provides
professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally
ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case
management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans
for patients; and to perform related work. Practices Evidence-Based
nursing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assumes the
professional responsibility and accountability for a group of
residents/patients including: Medication/Treatment Administration
Teaching Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation
of the interdisciplinary care plan. Conducts intake assessments
through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case
history. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the
nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed
interdisciplinary plan. Plans and provides nursing care for
patients. Communicates and collaborates effectively with
residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the
interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to
meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit
needs. Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and
other medications. Arranges further medical attention when
necessary. Assists the client in understanding the nature of
emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and
patients. Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of
pain. Documents all patient information on medical charts and
follows physician’s written orders. Maintains patient
confidentiality. Maintains accurate records and documentation of
patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according
to standard medical recordkeeping. Performs administrative
assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and
completing progress notes in the computer system. Provides
courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the
public by personally responding to requests for service or making
appropriate referral. Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs
assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies
and procedures. Participates in educational programs, inservices,
meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance
professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory
programs. Participates in quality improvement activities as
directed. Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.
Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an
acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity. Certificates, Licenses,
Registrations: Current RN in the State of Connecticut, in good
standing rnbehavioralhealth Evening Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW
Keywords: Masonicare Corp, New England , RN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT), Healthcare , Wallingford, Northeast
