Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult Unit (per diem)

Natchaug Hospital • Mansfield Center, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Natchaug Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Inpatient Adult Unit. This is a per diem position covering the 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM shift as needed. Natchaug Hospital is a small, free-standing Psychiatric Hospital focused on supporting its colleagues and providing excellent care to children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness and substance use addictions. The Registered Nurse utilizes psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing skills as a direct client care provider and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The RN works under the direction of the Nurse Manager and/or the RN Designee and is responsible for the delivery of direct client care to clients individually, in groups and in the milieu. The RN is a role model for other staff members and is a leader in teaching other staff, in program development, in guiding group decision making, in developing and implementing treatment plans and improving the quality of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Connecticut RN License
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Effective leadership and delegation skills.
• Experience with leading behavioral interventions or managing violent behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Psychiatric experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of direct client care to clients individually, in groups and in the milieu.
• Role model for other staff members.
• Leader in teaching other staff, in program development, in guiding group decision making, in developing and implementing treatment plans and improving the quality of care.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus up to $1,500 in accordance with program guidelines
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off
• Health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match up to 7%
• Free parking on-site
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level