Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult Unit
Location: Natchaug Hospital, Mansfield, CT
Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $1,500 in accordance with program guidelines
- Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a strong focus on promoting mental health
- Paid time off and health insurance packages
- 401(k) plan with generous employer match up to 7%
- Free parking on-site
- Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages (e.g., movie tickets, pet insurance, travel)
About the Role
Natchaug Hospital is a small, free-standing psychiatric hospital with unique, tight-knit units that work collaboratively to provide care to Eastern Connecticut. As a leading provider for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness and substance use addictions, we offer a variety of programs, including:
- Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health
- Residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls
- Geriatric services
- Clinical day treatment schools
- Chemical dependency services
The hospital has two units: Pediatric/Adolescents (26 beds) and Adults (33 beds). Three 8-hour shifts are available (first, second, third), with set schedules ranging from 8 to 32 hours per week, as well as per diem options.
The Registered Nurse utilizes psychiatric and chemical dependency nursing skills as a direct client care provider and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The RN works under the direction of the Nurse Manager and/or the RN Designee, delivering direct client care individually, in groups, and in the milieu. The RN serves as a role model for other staff, leads teaching initiatives, guides group decision-making, develops and implements treatment plans, and improves the quality of care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care to individuals, groups, and in the milieu
- Serve as a role model and leader for other staff members
- Teach and mentor other staff in program development
- Guide group decision-making processes
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Improve the quality of care through evidence-based practices
Requirements
- Psychiatric experience preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Current Connecticut RN License
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
- Effective leadership and delegation skills
- Experience with leading behavioral interventions or managing violent behaviors
About the Organization
Natchaug Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity, and excellence. Its care-delivery system of more than 40,000 colleagues serves 185 towns across Connecticut, touching more than 23,000 lives every day. The organization provides opportunities for learning, growth, and contribution as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems.