Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse RN

Frisbie Memorial Hospital; Farmington (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Wellbeing support

PTO and leave programs

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility assistance

Life insurance

Identity protection

Discount programs

Job summary

Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH seeks a Senior Mental Health Program RN to join an inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care, perform assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires NH RN licensure (or compact state), active BLS, and crisis intervention certification within 90 days, with a focus on patient safety and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in NH or a compact state.
• Active BLS.
• Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within 90 days.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and strong communication.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and behavioral health treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments and procedures per Standards Manual and guidelines within RN scope.
• Provide care for geriatric patients considering physical, cognitive, psychosocial needs.
• Conduct initial intake assessments and collaborate on care plans with team and family.
• Educate patients and families about hospitalization and medications.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Nursing degree

NH RN license

BLS certification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Fast-paced work ability

Patient confidentiality

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

At Frisbie Memorial Hospital, we provide a safe and therapeutic inpatient setting for seniors. Our nurses treat patients with a wide range of mental health concerns including, but not limited to Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, behavioral conditions, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, daily life coping issues, dementia, depression, emotional difficulties, instability concerns and PTSD. In addition to being responsible for adhering to the hospital's Standards of Patient Care to deliver safe and quality patient care, our RN team will:

What you will do in this role:

• Perform all treatments and procedures as outlined in the Standards Manual and applicable regulatory and professional entities/ guidelines, standards, protocols and procedures within the scope of RN practice
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, education and safety needs of the geriatric patient
• Perform initial intake assessments and evaluate an overall plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and the family
• Provide patient education to patient/family minimally regarding the hospitalization disease process and medications
• Other tasks as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire or a compact state
• Active BLS
• Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification within 90 days
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress work environment
• Ability to maintain customer focused interpersonal communication skills and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and behavioral health diagnoses/clinical treatment modalities preferred

Benefits

Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards). Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Discover a career with purpose at Frisbie Memorial Hospital (). Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed hospital proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of HCA Healthcare—one of the nation's leading healthcare systems—you'll be connected to a strong network of four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites across New Hampshire. With nearly 5,000 colleagues, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, we offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. HCA Healthcare's New Hampshire hospitals also include Catholic Medical Center () in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital () , Parkland Medical Center () in Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow. Join us and be part of a team that's improving lives across the region—every day. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse RN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.