Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric New

**Up to $15k Sign-On Bonus**
Our Behavioral Health Unit is a team orientated unit working together to make a positive impact on our patients. Our dynamic, tenured team works to assess, monitor, and educate patients and their families on treatments and medications for mental illness. You will be an integral part of a team of Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Technicians, Rehabilitation Staff, and Physicians.

Schedule:

Multiple shifts available with Psych K3, K5 and M5.

8 hour shifts; 7AM-3PM; 3PM – 11 PM; 11PM – 7 AM. Every other weekend, every other holiday.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 
•    Assessing and evaluating patients to determine symptoms and risk factors
•    Keeping a close eye on vital signs and responding when needed
•    Providing patient education and helping with patient advocacy 
•    Administering medications as prescribed by physician
•    Providing detailed documentation for care

Qualifications:
•    A valid RN license 
•    Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
•    Previous experience in behavioral health preferred
 

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current NYS RN License

Preferred:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
• Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned.

• As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Work in a diverse range of medical specialties
• Collaborate with top medical professionals in a supportive environment
• Participate in groundbreaking healthcare initiatives

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance for continued education
• Employer matched retirement plan
• A commitment to work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients.
• Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by Infection Control policies

• All Age Groups

• Level 3: Clinical - Access to non-restricted patient information