Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital remains one of America’s leading not-for-profit centers for patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral health and addiction disorders. Our dedicated and skilled treatment team provides patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care at our facility, set on historic, park-like grounds designed by Frederick Law Ohlmsted. Programs are offered for children, adolescents and adults struggling with a wide range of behavioral health issues.

Job Summary

We provide holistic, quality trauma informed care for our specialized patient population. Nursing duties include assessment, treatment planning, medication management and patient education, while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support. 

At the Institute of Living, we don’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! In addition to annual nursing awards, we also honor a colleague monthly through our colleague of the month recognition, nursing council, and numerous educational, research and community engagement opportunities. We also offer:

• Student Debt Assistance- up to $5,250 per calendar year, paid toward qualified student loans
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40%25 reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleagues AND dependents.
• Strong focus on Employee Assistance and Wellness programs as a Platinum recipient of Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health.
• No mandating or off-shift rotations
• Onsite free parking
• Healthy staff ratios
• Generous PTO package, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues 

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing - new grads welcome!
• Successful completion of nurse residency upon hire, if applicable.
• CT RN license required upon starting
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must be able to effectively communicate information in English.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.