Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN)

Yale New Haven Hospital
Boston, MA
Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee is expected to understand and embrace the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values: integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These principles guide our actions and define our commitment to delivering exceptional care every day.

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across a diverse behavioral health population, we have open roles, and various shifts open in Adolescent Psychiatry, General Adult, Geriatric Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, and Transitional Youth .

The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. This role includes supervising non-RN staff, coordinating patient care activities, and serving in a charge nurse capacity when assigned, including delegation and oversight of unit operations.

The RN may be required to support multiple behavioral health units based on patient needs and staffing priorities, ensuring continuity and quality of care. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to maintain a high standard of service and patient outcomes.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran


Responsibilities

  1. Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
  2. Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
  3. Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
  4. Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
  5. Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
  6. Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
  7. Functions As A Charge Nurse.
  8. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
  9. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
  10. Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
  11. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
  12. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
  13. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient
  14. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
  15. Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program
  16. Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
  17. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
  18. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.

EXPERIENCE

N/A

LICENSURE

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS Required
Posted 2026-07-06

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