Staff Nurse (RN)

Banyan Treatment Centers; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers in Milford, Delaware is seeking a qualified Staff Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care within our inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. You will work under medical provider supervision, administer medications, perform assessments, and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning to support patient safety and recovery.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in Delaware, has strong clinical assessment and documentation

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Delaware.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience; inpatient substance use/mental health care preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing standards for mental health and substance use.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to stay professional and composed in high-stress situations.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under medical provider supervision.
• Complete nursing assessments and admission documentation within set timeframes.
• Administer medications and provide education as indicated.
• Assess medical needs, determine urgency, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Monitor psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety; report changes.
• Transcribe and implement provider orders; collaborate with medical team.
• Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation; ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Support medication management and controlled substances processes.
• Maintain certifications and participate in staff education and meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

EMR experience

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a qualified and compassionate Staff Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care within our inpatient behavioral health, mental health and substance use treatment programs. This clinical role focuses on patient safety, timely medical intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a structured treatment environment.

Position Details

• Reporting To: Director of Nursing
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift ( 7 AM - 7 PM), 3 days per week
• Location: Milford, DE (On-site)

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Support

• Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the medical provider in accordance with medical protocols and standards of practice.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and required admission documentation within established timeframes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and provide medication education as indicated.
• Assess patient medical needs, determine urgency, and initiate appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency response as required.
• Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, medication effectiveness, and safety concerns, and report changes to the nursing leadership, provider, or treatment team as appropriate.
• Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and patient safety interventions.

Medical & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Accurately transcribe, document, and implement provider orders, including verbal orders when permitted.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support integrated patient care.
• Communicate patient health concerns to nursing and clinical leadership and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Documentation, Compliance & Accreditation

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with licensure, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support medication management and controlled substance processes in collaboration with Compliance and nursing leadership, as applicable.

Professional Practice & Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in in-service education, department meetings, and staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in a regulated healthcare environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Delaware.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred, with experience in substance use disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient setting strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and composure in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This Is An Opportunity To Make a Meaningful Impact Within a Nationally Recognized Leader In Addiction And Mental Health Care. As a Staff Nurse (RN), You Will

• Join a mission-driven, Joint Commission–accredited organization committed to ethical, compliant, and compassionate care.
• Play a vital role in supporting patient safety, stabilization, and recovery.
• Collaborate with experienced medical providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Contribute directly to quality care delivery, regulatory readiness, and positive patient outcomes.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; whole and term life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance and referral programs.

EOE