Inpatient Psychiatric RN - Dual Diagnosis Care

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the Greater Manchester region. You will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, using the nursing process to ensure safety and therapeutic care across the life span.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, documentation, and communication, with required PMT and de-escalation training within 6 months of hire. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, you will uphold teamwork and respect.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire and maintain clinical competency.
• Must be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques with certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments of patient condition and care needs.
• Assesses and reassesses pain; educate patients and families; document results.
• Develops and revises individualized treatment plans; involves patient and family in goals.
• Follows five medication rights and ensures safe medication administration.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment and documents nursing processes promptly.
• Collaborates with treatment team to meet patient needs and respond to changes in condition.

Skills

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

Crisis response / patient restraint

Education

RN license (CT)

CPR certification

PMT training & de-escalation

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the Greater Manchester region. You will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, using the nursing process to ensure safety and therapeutic care across the life span.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, documentation, and communication, with required PMT and de-escalation training within 6 months of hire. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, you will uphold teamwork and respect.