Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) - Geropsychiatric
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care on a Geropsychiatric Unit in Nashua, New Hampshire. This role focuses on delivering specialized care to an elderly patient population experiencing various psychiatric conditions.
The successful candidate will be integral to a multidisciplinary treatment team, responsible for assessing, monitoring, and managing patient conditions within a therapeutic milieu. This includes administering medications, conducting therapies, and actively participating in patient education and group activities to support recovery and well-being.
This position requires a commitment to patient-centered care, meticulous documentation, and collaborative efforts to ensure the highest quality of care and effective discharge planning for all patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute comprehensive nursing care activities for patients on the Geropsychiatric Unit.
- Assess, monitor, record, and report patient symptoms or changes in condition.
- Maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories.
- Perform thorough mental and physical assessments.
- Administer medication and treatments to patients as per physician orders.
- Provide assistance to patients with daily activities and observe reactions to care.
- Manage activities within the therapeutic milieu, including daily groups, patient education, and one-on-one interactions.
- Collaborate effectively with other members of the treatment team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for each patient upon admission and on an ongoing basis with the multidisciplinary team.
- Plan, implement, and coordinate nursing care activities.
- Conduct therapies in accordance with patient diagnoses and needs.
- Facilitate efficient discharge plans and obtain accurate patient histories at admission.
- Complete all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely and efficient manner, including admission paperwork, assessments, progress notes, interventions, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
- Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals, and complying with regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma from a 3-year Nursing program.
- Proficiency in medical terminology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- One (1) year of previous nursing experience.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to administer medications and treatments accurately.
- Experience in managing a therapeutic milieu and conducting patient groups/education.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Days per Week: 3 days per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 14, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Valid State of New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.