Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Portsmouth Regional Hospital; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse for its Behavioral Health team. You will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges in an acute-care setting.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and updating care plans, administering medications, monitoring progress, supporting crisis intervention, and documenting care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NH or eligible for licensure
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced behavioral health setting

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop/update individual care plans
• Administer medications and monitor patient progress
• Support crisis intervention and ensure safety for patients and staff
• Document care and coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Job description

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Behavioral Health team in Portsmouth, NH. Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges in a collaborative acute-care environment. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and updating care plans, administering medications, monitoring progress, supporting crisis intervention, and documenting care. Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues to promote safety, recovery, and continuity of care. The hospital serves New Hampshire's Seacoast and southern Maine, and offers advanced technology, clinical collaboration, robust training, and career growth across the HCA Healthcare network. Bring sound clinical judgment, empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement.