Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Newport Mental Health

Middletown, Northern (RI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO to start

Up to 11 paid holidays

$3,000 bilingual pay incentive

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Newport Mental Health in Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide integrated, patient-centered psychiatric care for adults 18+ between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. This full-time role offers a multidisciplinary team environment with no weekends, holidays, or evenings.

The nurse will administer medications, perform assessments, educate patients, and coordinate care across facilities. A RI nursing license is required; BSN preferred, with 1–2 years in psychiatric settings

Qualifications

Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Rhode Island.
Psychiatric nursing experience preferred (inpatient/outpatient/community/ Emergency services).
BSN preferred but not required.
1–2 years of nursing experience preferred.
Excellent communication and team-based care abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide integrated, patient-centered psychiatric nursing to adults 18+ with serious mental illness.
Perform nursing assessments including MSE and risk assessments.
Administer medications per orders, including injections.
Educate patients about medications and readiness.
Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and maintain accurate records.
Support patients and families with guidance and emotional support.
Supervise and contribute to competency development of new staff in supervised programs.