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Be ready to discuss patient safety on a locked unit, therapeutic communication, recognizing escalation, when to escalate to the charge RN, and how you will complete licensure while practicing as a GN in adult psychiatry.
Strong fit if you want supervised psych nursing at a long-standing Bridgeport tertiary hospital (Hartford HealthCare) and can handle structured inpatient adult behavioral-health work as a new graduate.
As a Graduate Nurse on Adult Psych at St. Vincent's Medical Center, expect supervised inpatient psychiatric nursing: shift handoffs, safety rounds, medication administration under RN oversight, therapeutic engagement with adults in crisis, documentation, and collaboration with psychiatrists, social work, and nursing leadership while completing GN-to-RN transition requirements.
Prioritize safe psych nursing fundamentals, de-escalation, medication knowledge, and documentation. Free learning options:
The title is Graduate Nurse (GN) in Adult Psych—expect practice under the rules for GNs while completing RN licensure, not independent full RN practice from day one.
St. Vincent's Medical Center is a Bridgeport, Connecticut tertiary hospital; the posting lists Newtown, Fairfield County for this role.
Hartford HealthCare has managed St. Vincent's since acquiring it from Ascension in 2019.
Website: stvincents.org
St. Vincent's Medical Center is a 473-bed tertiary care Catholic hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. It serves a large population in Southern Connecticut and offers comprehensive and advanced medical services. The hospital is now managed by Hartford HealthCare, which acquired it from Ascension in 2019.
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Graduate Nurse (GN) - Adult Psych at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Newtown, Fairfield County About This Position We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Graduate Nurse to join our Adult Psych team at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Newtown, Connecticut. As a full-time, non-remote position, this role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care while experiencing the dynamic environment of one of Connecticut’s leading healthcare institutions. What You'll Do In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to adult psychiatric patients. Your duties include performing comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, administering medications as prescribed, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. What We're Looking For A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program Licensed RN in Connecticut Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment Experience with adult psychiatric care is preferred but not required Patient-centered approach and commitment to quality patient care Working at St. Vincent's Medical Center At St. Vincent's, you will work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and recognizes the importance of every moment in healthcare. Our mission is to provide exceptional care to our patients while fostering personal and professional growth for our staff. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. We look forward to hearing from you! To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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