Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult Unit

Natchaug Hospital • Mansfield Center, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Natchaug Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Inpatient Adult Unit. This role is part of a small, free-standing Psychiatric Hospital with unique, tight-knit units that work collaboratively to provide care to Eastern Connecticut. Natchaug Hospital is a leading provider for individuals with mental illness and substance use addictions, offering a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools, and chemical dependency services. 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

• 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.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of direct client care to clients individually, in groups, and in the milieu.
• Acting as a role model for other staff members.
• Leading in teaching other staff.
• Contributing to program development.
• Guiding group decision making.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans.
• 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level