Psychiatric RN: Patient-Centered Care & Growth

New York State Office of Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Office of Mental Health is hiring a temporary Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering patient-centered mental health services for individuals with serious mental illness in New York.

Candidates must hold a valid NY RN license and be eligible for transfer under state rules. The role emphasizes coordination of care, nursing assessments, care planning, and infection control, with emphasis on compassionate care and recovery-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Open to candidates from outside or within State Service under NY HELPS program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide nursing care.
• Conduct nursing assessments.
• Prepare, implement, and modify nursing care plans.
• Provide health teaching, counseling and education to individuals and families.
• Implement infection control protocols and procedures.
• Observe and record individuals' symptoms and responses to medications and report changes.

Skills

Nursing care

Nursing assessments

Care planning

Infection control

Education

RN license in NY

Job description

New York State Office of Mental Health is hiring a temporary Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering patient-centered mental health services for individuals with serious mental illness in New York.

Candidates must hold a valid NY RN license and be eligible for transfer under state rules. The role emphasizes coordination of care, nursing assessments, care planning, and infection control, with emphasis on compassionate care and recovery-focused practice.