Registered Nurse (RN)

Samaritan Village, Inc.; Blauvelt (NY); On-site; USD 46,700 - 55,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

25 days of paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samaritan Village, Inc. is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) in Blauvelt, NY, to deliver medical care for individuals in acute behavioral health crises. The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments and managing medication.

This role offers an hourly rate of $46.70-$55.37, annualized at $85,000-$100,786, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Active New York State RN license without restrictions.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms using standardized protocols.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide health education.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Electronic Health Records

Team collaboration

Education

ADN or BSN from accredited program

Active New York State RN license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

CIWA

COWS

Avatar (EHR system)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN)

SamaritanDaytopVillage is a leading human services organization in New York State serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, and Residential and Outpatient programs. First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC),operatedby SamaritanDaytopVillage in Rockland County, is a 24/7 program dually licensed by OMH and OASAS to provide rapid, short-term supportfor children ages 5+ and adultsin mental health or substance use crisis. Our multidisciplinary teamutilizesa trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long-term care while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care for individuals in acute behavioral health crisis. This roleis responsible forconducting medical assessments,monitoringwithdrawal symptoms, and administering medications as part of a 24/7 multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate closely with providers to manage patient health while delivering trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care. This position is ideal for an RN who excels in fast-paced environments and is passionate about providing high-quality medical support to people navigating mental health and substance use challenges.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout the client's stay, including vital signs and medical screenings
• Monitors for signs of withdrawal using standardized protocols such as CIWA-Arand COWS
• Administers prescribed medications, including psychotropics, MOUD, and withdrawal-management medications
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners on medication orders and reconciliation
• Provides health education to clients and families on medication management, harm reduction, and overdose prevention
• Responds to medical emergencies and monitors clients for signs of medical decompensation or suicidality
• Maintainsaccurateandtimelymedical records in the Electronic Health Record (Avatar), including the MAR and nursing notes
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to coordinate crisis intervention and safety planning
• Supports infection control and environment-of-care requirements to ensure a safe clinical setting
• Provides clinical direction to LPNs and medical assistants to ensure high-quality patient care
• Follows agency policies and protocols

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (ADN or BSN); BSN preferred
• Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred, ideally in behavioral health, emergency departments, or detoxification settings; new graduates with a strong interest in crisis intervention may be considered
• Some experience working with pediatrics ages 5 and up preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certificationrequired; ACLS certification preferred
• Working knowledge of psychiatric medications, withdrawal protocols (CIWA, COWS), and MOUD
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies or psychiatric crises
• Proficiencyin documenting within Electronic Health Records (Avatar experience preferred)
• Commitment to a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and non-judgmental approach to patient care
• Demonstrated empathy and respect when working with individuals and families in acute distress

This is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $46.70-$55.37 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $85,000-$100,786) with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match and tuition reimbursement.

This role is located in Blauvelt, NY with a schedule of Wednesday-Saturday 2pm-12am.