Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics/4South- Day/Evening - Rotating

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains, NY is seeking a Staff Nurse - RN for Behavioral Health on a geriatric 23-bed unit. The position features a rotating day/evening schedule on a 3x12 hour shift with additional bi-weekly 8-hour coverage, including every other weekend.

You will work with a compassionate team delivering patient-centered care on a high-performing unit. Preferred criteria include at least 1 year of inpatient Med-Surg nursing, NYS RN license, BCLS, and a Bachelor’s degree

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of inpatient Med-Surg nursing experience.
• New York State RN license is required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• Knowledge of nursing process—social, behavioral, biological and physical science.
• Experience with patient care data and documentation is preferred.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Current New York State RN license

BCLS certification

Job description

Location White Plains, New York Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

Experience The Essence of Who We Are, Person-Center Care Is At Our Core Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented nurses continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program in the nation. It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction. At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent - thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities - and the world - stronger. You'll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. It’s the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And it’s your opportunity to enjoy flexible scheduling, shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us.

Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics/4South- Day/Evening - Rotating

At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent - thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities - and the world - stronger. You’ll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. It’s the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And it’s your opportunity to enjoy, shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us.

Unit Details

You will be working on a 23 bed geriatric psychiatry unit treating patients who are 60 years of age and older. Patients have varying degrees of mental abilities and most require at least some help with activities of daily living. Some patient need complete physical care. Common patient behaviors on this unit include agitation, physical or verbal aggression, depression, withdraw and psychosis. Due to the age of the patients, many suffer from medical problems that complicate or worsen their psychiatric condition. The average length of stay is about 12 days. This is a full time day/evenings rotating 3x12 hour shift and additional 8 hrs. bi-weekly ( 7am -11:30 pm) position with every other weekend (Sat+Sun) coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health.

Preferred Criteria

• At least 1 year of previous experience in inpatient Med-Surg nursing
• Nursing Certifications Required Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Current New York State RN license
• BCLS certification
• Knowledge of nursing process: social, behavioral, biological and physical science
• Knowledge of current health care environment
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of effective interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of use of computer applications
• Ability to analyze patient care data to deliver and evaluate care
• New Grads must complete Nurse Residency ProgramExperience

Benefits

• Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $133,595-$153,220/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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