Senior Psychiatric Nurse

Aura Health; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in New Hampshire is seeking a Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse to provide advanced, patient-centered care on the behavioral health unit and to lead comprehensive assessments.

You will administer medications, coordinate personalized care plans, manage crises, educate patients and families, and collaborate with psychiatrists and an interdisciplinary team to uphold safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Experience or specialized training in mental health nursing.
• Strong assessment, communication, and crisis management skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, patient-centered care on the behavioral health unit.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Administer medications and lead therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate individualized care plans for patients.
• Manage crises effectively and ensure safety.
• Educate patients and families about mental health and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Assessment & crisis management

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Role: Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, patient-centered care on the behavioral health unit


• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments


• Administer medications and lead therapeutic interventions


• Coordinate individualized care plans for patients


• Manage crises effectively and ensure safety


• Educate patients and families about mental health and treatment plans


• Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary team members


• Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse licensure


• Experience or specialized training in mental health nursing


• Strong assessment, communication, and crisis management skills


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and ongoing professional development