Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Inpatient Care in East Hartford, CT

Shift Details: Schedule: 3:00pm-11:30pm, includes every other weekend.

At Natchaug Hospital, we prioritize the well-being of our Registered Nurses alongside our dedication to patient care. We offer an array of benefits tailored to foster health and happiness for you and your family.

What Our Nurses Appreciate About Natchaug Hospital:
• Sign-on Bonus up to $1,500 based on program guidelines
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness programs with a strong focus on mental health
• Paid time off and inclusive health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match of up to 7%
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on various services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets and pet insurance

We empower our Registered Nurses to practice at the top of their license, utilizing research and evidence-based practices in our supportive environment.

Natchaug Hospital Offers:
• A small, free-standing psychiatric hospital with tight-knit units collaborating to provide essential care to Eastern Connecticut.
• A leading provider for mental health services catering to children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness and substance use disorders.
• A diverse range of programs, including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools, and chemical dependency services.
• Two inpatient units: Pediatric/Adolescent (26 beds) and Adult (33 beds).
• Flexible shift options available, including first, second, and third shifts, each spanning 8 hours.
• Fixed schedules ranging from 8 to 32 hours per week and per diem opportunities.

The Registered Nurse will utilize psychiatric and chemical dependency nursing skills to provide direct care and will play a vital role in the multidisciplinary team approach. You will report to the Nurse Manager or RN Designee, delivering direct care to clients both individually and in group settings. You will serve as a role model to co-workers, spearheading education, program development, treatment planning, and quality improvements.

Qualifications:
• Preferred experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Effective leadership and delegation abilities.
• Experience in leading behavioral interventions or managing challenging behaviors.

Natchaug Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, comprising 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and a vast Medical Group network. Our unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity, and excellence—touching over 23,000 lives daily. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut's foremost health systems. Begin your journey here, where every moment matters.