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Registered Nurse (RN, Acute) - Inpatient Adult

Backus Hospital

Norwich, Connecticut

Eligibility
PsychiatricBehavioral HealthAcute Care
Unit
Psych

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Posted Jul 24 · 1 year of experience

The work and the unit

Unit
Psych
Specialty
Psychiatric · Behavioral Health · Acute Care · Inpatient
Setting
Behavioral Health
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Schedule and commitments

Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Orientation
Residency program

Pay and benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
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  • Nurse Residency Program
  • Wellness programs
  • Discounts on services, products and optional coverages

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What's around it?

In Norwich, CT· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,253/mo
Household income
$65,024/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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About this role

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.

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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