Registered Nurse (RN, Psych, Behavioral Health, Crisis, Acute) - Inpatient Geriatric Unit

Hartford HealthCare; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Career development

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Greater Manchester region to deliver direct and indirect patient-centered care, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

As a member of Connecticut's leading health system, you’ll support a mission-driven organization that values professional growth, offers tuition assistance, and features a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut.
• BLS certification required at hire and maintained during employment.
• CPI and de-escalation training and certification within 3 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct and indirect patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu with age-appropriate care for the patient population.
• Communicate clearly about changes in patient condition and response to treatment.

Skills

CPI training

De-escalation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

CT RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Location Detail: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Detail: Every other weekend, every other holiday

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Registered Nurse.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Position Summary

Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient centered care around the realm of dual diagnosis. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the entire interdisciplinary team. Communicates regularly on, the patient's clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions.

Why Join Us?

• Earn a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000
• Receive tuition assistance and student loan support to help invest in your future
• Be part of one of the region's largest and most comprehensive Behavioral Health Networks
• Access diverse career paths, specialized training, and advancement opportunities
• Work in a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional patient care and employee success

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut.
• Must have certification in BLS upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment.
• Must be trained in CPI and de-escalation techniques and receive certification within 3 months of hiring into the role.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.