As an Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse on the Adult Behavioral Health unit at Backus Hospital, you will provide direct nursing care to adult patients experiencing acute psychiatric conditions. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting mental status assessments and risk evaluations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, leading therapeutic group activities, responding to psychiatric emergencies using trauma-informed de-escalation techniques, and maintaining accurate documentation. Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, rotating weekend and holiday.
Skills for this role
Medication administrationMental status assessmentRisk assessmentDe-escalation techniquesTrauma-informed careTherapeutic group facilitationClinical documentationMultidisciplinary team collaborationPatient educationCare plan implementationPsychiatric emergency responsePsychopharmacology
Certifications
BLSCPI
Requirements
Current Connecticut RN license
At least 1 year of nursing experience
Psychiatric or behavioral health experience strongly preferred
Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN or MSN preferred)
Current Connecticut RN license
BLS certification by the American Heart Association
Ability to obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
Strong assessment skills and ability to respond quickly in crisis situations
Knowledge of psychiatric medications, side effects, and therapeutic interventions
Benefits
Health insurance
Loan forgiveness
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Nurse Residency Program
Wellness programs
Living in Norwich, CT
Norwich sits where the Yantic, Shetucket, and Thames Rivers converge in southeastern Connecticut. Known as 'The Rose of New England,' it blends colonial history with a compact downtown and easy access to both Mystic's coastline and Hartford's metro amenities. Mohegan Park offers wooded trails and a stocked pond for off-shift unwinding.
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