Inpatient Dual-Diagnosis RN — Impactful Care

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient-centered care within a psychiatric/inpatient setting. The role emphasizes safe care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to core values.

Responsibilities include assessments, pain management, treatment planning, medication safety, documentation, and family education. PMT training and professional growth are encouraged in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Must hold a current Connecticut RN license.
• CPR certification required on hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments of patient care needs.
• Manages pain assessment and educates patient/family on pain control.
• Develops and revises individualized treatment plans with patient/family participation.
• Follows five medication rights and applies psychotropic drug knowledge by patient age and condition.
• Documents nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates flexible, organized performance under stress and uses critical thinking.
• Creates and evaluates teaching plans based on identified learning needs.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment and professional boundaries.
• Collaborates with the treatment team to meet patient needs and provides nurse-led education.
• Applies PMT techniques for managing violent situations and participates in drills.

Skills

English communication

Nursing judgement

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Computer basics

Education

RN license CT

Job description

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient-centered care within a psychiatric/inpatient setting. The role emphasizes safe care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to core values.

Responsibilities include assessments, pain management, treatment planning, medication safety, documentation, and family education. PMT training and professional growth are encouraged in a fast-paced environment.