Geriatric Mental Health Care RN (Hiring Immediately)

Company: Elliot Health System
Location: Manchester
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Geropsyche (GPU)

Who We Are:
GPU is our 29-bed Geropsychiatric Unit specializing in the care of patients ages 65+ with co-occurring cognitive impairment and psychiatric illness.

About the Job:
The GPU RN delivers care for patients with psychiatric conditions based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, education and safety needs of the geriatric patient. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team model within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You'll Do:
Provide care to patients with complex psychiatric and medical needs
Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families
Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment
Involves patient/family in goal setting and planning, and communicates that plan of care to patient and family for input; and to colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts and settings
Utilizes current evidence and relevant national/specialty standards to guide practice and/or performance and identifies areas for improvement
Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinical decision making and critical thinking skills

Who You Are:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ASN or BSN - BSN preferred)
Current New Hampshire, compact, or multistate licensure as Registered Nurse required
Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment

Why You'll Love Us:
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
Accrued Earned Time
403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
Sign on Bonus Eligible
Miscellaneous Benefits - Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

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