Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Manchester, NH
RN · Psych
Posted Jun 18
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New Hampshire is $38/hr, across 87 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Methuen, MA area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Behavioral health, Counseling, Intake, Medication side effects, PTSD, Psychosomatic Medication Interactions, Suicide and self harm risk assessment, or Therapeutic nurse/patient relationship.
- Shift(s) available: day shift, night shift, and mid shift
- Job types available: full time and part time
- Employer features: Best Places to Work recognition, Community hospital, Cross training, Level 3 trauma center, Tuition Assistance
Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
- 1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment
- Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols
- Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in consultation with a multidisciplinary team
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for efficacy and potential side effects
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, using evidence-based therapeutic communication techniques
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and educational workshops on topics related to mental health and well-being
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to patient care, including discharge planning and aftercare support
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
Salary: $61,470 to $151,310 /year
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
- 1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment
- Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols
- Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Manchester, NH
- Median rent
- $1,564/mo
- Local household income
- $81,007/yr
- Metro price level
- 6% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Manchester area index 105.7, where 100 is the national average.
Manchester sits along the Merrimack River in southern New Hampshire, blending mill-town heritage with a growing healthcare and tech scene. The historic Amoskeag Millyard district anchors downtown with shops, dining, and riverside walks. Nurses enjoy four-season outdoor access and easy driving distance to Boston and the White Mountains.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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