CHMC - RN-MHU Float

Claxton Hepburn Medical Center; City of Ogdensburg (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Mental Health Float RN, where you will deliver compassionate care to patients across various units. This full-time night shift role offers a dynamic work environment, allowing you to collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team. You'll be responsible for assessing and implementing patient care, ensuring safety, and adapting care plans based on individual needs. With a competitive pay range and a supportive atmosphere, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health nursing. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your skills and grow within a respected institution.

Qualifications

• Valid RN License required for this role.
• Crisis Intervention Training provided during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emotional and physical care to patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention Training

Patient Safety

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Valid New York State RN License

1 year medical/surgical experience

Job description

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

CHMC MENTAL HEALTH UNIT

Ogdensburg, NY

Department: Nursing/Patient Care Support

Position: MH Float - RN – Full Time - Night Shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am)

Posted: 10/10/2024

Req #: 7939

Internal Posting Dates: October 9, 2024 - October 14, 2024

Pay Range: $37.72 - $49.63 per hour + Sign On Bonus Eligible

Job Description:

A Registered Nurse in the Mental Health Department provides comprehensive emotional and physical care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an inpatient setting, working within a strong interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, communicating effectively with patients and team members, and prioritizing nursing actions based on patient needs. The role involves continuous assessment and care plan adjustments, triaging MH patients in collaboration with PSA and charge RN, leading code orange situations, and communicating with nursing supervisors about MH acuity levels.

This is a floating RN position working across the ED, Adult MHU, and Adolescent MHU.

Qualifications:

• Valid New York State RN License
• Preferred: 1 year medical/surgical experience
• Crisis Intervention Training (provided during hospital orientation)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with regulatory standards
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform intervention tasks and support patient safety
• Physical ability to bend, lift, stand, and walk

Additional Information:

The base pay range is a good faith estimate and may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other factors. Pay includes shift differentials: $2.50 for hours between 3p-11:30p and $3.50 for hours between 11p-7:30a, requiring at least 4 hours of work within these times.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

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