Psychiatric RN: Patient-Centered Care & Crisis Support

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Colchester (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient-centered care using the nursing process.

The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and participating in ongoing training and professional development. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, pain management, treatment plan development, medication safety, and patient/family education.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Must have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut.
• Must be trained in de-escalation techniques and certified within orientation period.
• Must receive RQI certification within three months of hire and maintain competency.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments of patient condition and care needs.
• Assesses and Reassesses pain; educates patient and family; documents interventions and evaluations.
• Develops and revises treatment plans with patient/family involvement and daily evaluation.
• Follows medication rights and understands psychotropic medications per patient age and condition.
• Maintains safe environment and timely documentation of nursing process.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and ability to work under stress.
• Teaches patient and family; supports professional growth; acts as a role model.
• Maintains safety and therapeutic environment; respects privacy of psychiatric patients.
• Uses CPI training to manage violence; participates in codes trainings.

Education

RN license (CT)

English communication

Computer skills

Job description

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient-centered care using the nursing process.

The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and participating in ongoing training and professional development. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, pain management, treatment plan development, medication safety, and patient/family education.