Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric Psych

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Johnson Memorial Hospital, the Registered Nurses (RN) in Geriatric Wellness unit specializes mental health care to elderly patients experiencing psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. This role involves direct patient care, emotional support, medication administration, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and compassionate treatment.

What you will do:

• Conduct mental health assessments and monitor psychiatric symptoms in elderly patients.

• Work closely with all physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and therapist to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school

• Valid RN License in Connecticut

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing

• The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Psychiatric or Geriatric experience in an acute inpatient setting.

• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Position Highlights:

• Part Time-24 Hours/Day Shift

• Every Other Weekend/Holiday

Ministry/Facility Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.