Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse RN

Frisbie Memorial Hospital; Strafford (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Frisbie Memorial Hospital in New Hampshire offers an opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse (RN) to join a committed inpatient team caring for geriatric patients with a range of mental health concerns. You will work within our Standards of Patient Care to deliver safe, high-quality care in a structured environment.

The role emphasizes initial assessments, interprofessional collaboration, and patient education, with emphasis on crisis intervention and compassionate care.

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.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and behavioral health diagnoses/clinical treatment modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments and procedures per Standards Manual and applicable guidelines.
• Provide care based on geriatric patient needs.
• Conduct initial intake assessments and evaluate care plan with interdisciplinary team, patient, and family.
• Provide patient education regarding hospitalization and medications to patient/family.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Crisis Intervention

Psychiatric nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

RN care planning

Education

NH RN license or compact state

BSN preferred

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse RN with Frisbie Memorial Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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