Behavioral Health Nurse - Compassionate, Team-Based Care

Portsmouth Regional Hospital; Strafford (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide safe, patient-centered care to individuals in behavioral health services. Assess patients, develop and evaluate care plans, administer medications, monitor status, and maintain accurate documentation.

Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation to support patients in crisis and promote a safe healing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and evaluate care plans, administer medications and treatments, monitor clinical status, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support patients in crisis and promote a safe healing environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and other clinicians on treatment and discharge planning, and educate patients and families about care.

Job description

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide safe, patient-centered care to individuals in behavioral health services. Assess patients, develop and evaluate care plans, administer medications, monitor status, and maintain accurate documentation.

Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation to support patients in crisis and promote a safe healing environment.