Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Aura Health; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Behavioral Health unit, delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric and medical nursing care to adolescents and adults. In this role, you will perform patient assessments, administer medications, provide crisis intervention, and educate patients and families to promote understanding and continuity of care.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure.
• Strong psychiatric nursing and medication administration skills.
• Able to collaborate with interdisciplinary team and remain calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and contribute to individualized treatment planning.
• Administer medications safely and monitor responses.
• Provide crisis intervention and support stabilization efforts.
• Deliver patient and family education to promote understanding and care continuity.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Behavioral Health unit, providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric and medical nursing care to adolescents and adults.

Key Duties

• Perform patient assessment and contribute to individualized treatment planning
• Administer medications safely and monitor responses
• Provide crisis intervention and support stabilization efforts
• Deliver patient and family education to promote understanding and care continuity
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Strong skills in psychiatric nursing, medication administration, and patient monitoring
• Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and respond calmly in crisis situations
• Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice