Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent residential unit
Company: Natchaug Hospital
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Natchaug Journey House (10187) Shift Detail:
may require some evenings, weekends and holidays. Start here at
Natchaug Hospital and work where every moment matters! Natchaug
Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take
great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at
Natchaug Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and
your family, just as you care for others when you are here. What
our nurses love about Natchaug Hospital: Sign on Bonus up to $1,500
in accordance with program guidelines Tuition Assistance Employee
assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on
promoting mental health Paid time off and health insurance packages
401(k) plan with generous employer match up to 7% Free parking
on-site Discounts on services, products and optional coverages -
movie tickets, pet insurance travel and more! At Natchaug Hospital,
we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses
have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using
research, innovation and evidence-based practices. Natchaug
Hospital offers: Small free-standing Psychiatric Hospital with
unique, tight knit units that work collaboratively to provide care
to Eastern Connecticut. Leading provider for children, adolescents
and adults with mental illness and substance use addictions. Offers
a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral
health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls,
geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical
dependency services. Three shifts available - first, second, third.
They are 8 hour shifts. The Registered Nurse is an integral member
of the Journey House program which is a specialized residential
treatment facility for adolescent girls with identified needs for
behavioral health services who admitted through a referral from the
juvenile justice system. The RN works under the direction of the
Nurse Manager and/or the RN Designee and is responsible for the
delivery of direct client care to clients individually, in groups
and in the milieu. The RN is a role model for other staff members
and is a leader in teaching other staff, in program development, in
guiding group decision making, in developing and implementing
treatment plans and improving the quality of care. The RN adheres
to Hospital policies and procedures as well as applicable
accreditation standards and state and federal regulations towards
excellence in client care. Qualifications Current Connecticut RN
License required. Residential experience preferred. Psychiatric
experience preferred. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing,
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Excellent communication and critical
thinking skills. Effective leadership and delegation skills.
Computer and keyboarding skills. Must have and maintain telephone
number for scheduling. Natchaug Hospital is part of Hartford
HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a
comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior
Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford
HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity
and excellence. Its care-delivery system of more than 40,000
colleagues — in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across
Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise - touching more than
23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and
contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s
premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford
HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining
care. Start here, where every moment matters.
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