Registered Nurse (RN)

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; Blauvelt, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

25 days PTO

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SamaritanDaytopVillage is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver skilled nursing care in a 24/7 crisis stabilization setting in Blauvelt, NY. You will perform medical assessments, monitor withdrawal, administer medications, and work with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize patients in mental health and substance use crises.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in New York, with 1+ year in behavioral health or detox and CPR/BLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• RN required with NYS license.
• Experience in behavioral health or detox preferred.
• CPR/BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments on admission and during stay.
• Monitors withdrawal with CIWA-Ar and COWS.
• Administers prescribed medications including MOUD and psychotropics.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and NPs on orders and reconciliation.
• Provides health education on medications, harm reduction, and overdose prevention.
• Responds to medical emergencies and monitors for decompensation or suicidality.
• Maintains accurate EHR documentation (Avatar), MAR, and nursing notes.
• Participates in rounds and case conferences for crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Supports infection control and safe environment-of-care practices.
• Provides clinical direction to LPNs and medical assistants.
• Follows agency policies and protocols.

Skills

New York RN license

Crisis intervention

MOUD knowledge

CIWA/COWS protocols

Psychiatric meds

Trauma-informed care

Electronic health records

CPR/BLS

Clinical assessment

Education

ADN or BSN

NYS RN license

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS certification

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

Additional Information

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.

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