Senior Psychiatric Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health seeks an experienced Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse to provide advanced, patient-centered care on our behavioral health unit.

You will perform assessments, administer medications, lead therapies, educate patients and families, and coordinate with psychiatrists to ensure safe, compliant care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure with behavioral health experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Crisis management and patient safety focus.
• Excellent teamwork and communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient response.
• Lead and support therapeutic interventions.
• Manage psychiatric crises and promote patient safety.
• Educate patients and families on care, treatment, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

RN licensure

Crisis management

Teamwork & communication

Patient education

Job description

Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse provides advanced, patient-centered care in a behavioral health unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications and monitor patient response
• Lead and support therapeutic interventions
• Manage psychiatric crises and promote patient safety
• Educate patients and families on care, treatment, and coping strategies
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure with behavioral health experience
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and crisis management skills
• Ability to lead therapeutic interventions and support patient education
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and coordination across clinical disciplines
• Commitment to ongoing learning, compassionate care, and regulatory/safety adherence