Graduate Nurse (GN) – Adult Psych

Join St. Vincent's Medical Center in Seymour as a Graduate Nurse (GN) in our Adult Psychiatry unit, where you'll launch your nursing career in a full-time role serving patients during a critical phase of their recovery. You'll work day and evening rotating shifts, with scheduled weekend rotations, as part of Hartford HealthCare's integrated network across Connecticut.

About the Role

As a Graduate Nurse in Adult Psychiatry, you'll deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a structured inpatient psychiatric setting. Under the mentorship of experienced RNs, you'll develop core nursing competencies while supporting individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. This position provides hands-on clinical experience essential for your transition from new graduate to confident practitioner.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, vital signs monitoring, medication administration support, and documentation
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries and safety protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, and counselors—to support individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patients for acute changes, side effects, and behavioral concerns; communicate findings promptly to the charge nurse and physicians
• Perform ADL assistance, hygiene support, and daily living activities in a structured therapeutic environment
• Participate in unit rounds, case conferences, and educational opportunities that enhance your psychiatric nursing foundation
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality while using electronic health records

What We're Looking For

• Current New York or Connecticut registered nurse license (RN), or current graduate nurse (GN) permit if recently passed NCLEX
• Active interest in psychiatric and behavioral health nursing
• Strong communication, empathy, and ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
• Commitment to ongoing learning and collaborative teamwork
• Ability to work rotating day/evening shifts and every-other-weekend schedules

About St. Vincent's Medical Center

St. Vincent's is part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's largest integrated healthcare system with over 40,000 employees. We're committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting clinicians' professional growth and well-being.

How to Apply

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