Psychiatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

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 receiving behavioral health services. 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. Join a supportive, team-oriented hospital serving New Hampshire’s Seacoast and southern Maine, with advanced technology, strong clinical collaboration, robust training, and career growth opportunities across HCA Healthcare.