Talent.com
Adult Psychiatric Nurse

Adult Psychiatric Nurse

Pride HealthNew York, NY, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position : RN – Behavioral Health Adult Emergency (CPEP)

Location : Harlem Hospital Center, 506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037

Schedule : 3 shifts / week, 7 : 30pm–8 : 00am (11.5 hrs / shift)

Pay Package : $3,312 weekly gross (blended travel rate)

The role requires two years of behavioral health experience and two years of ER experience , along with an active NY RN license and AHA BLS.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic Behavioral Health Adult Emergency unit located within a well-established medical center in New York. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in a structured psychiatric setting.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing physical, social, emotional, and psychological status.
  • Identify risk factors such as withdrawal symptoms, suicide risk, fall risk, and nutritional needs.
  • Document findings thoroughly and communicate with the broader care team.

Diagnosis & Planning

  • Formulate nursing diagnoses and establish measurable, patient-centered goals.
  • Design individualized care plans reflecting both short- and long-term patient needs.
  • Incorporate patient education and discharge planning from day one.

    • Intervention / Implementation

  • Implement care strategies for patients with psychiatric diagnoses, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses.
  • Manage psychiatric emergencies and agitation using approved de-escalation techniques.
  • Administer medications accurately and monitor for side effects and response.
  • Lead individual and group therapeutic sessions focused on patient wellness and coping strategies.
  • Collaborate with providers and other care team members during treatment and interdisciplinary rounds.
  • Supervise and support ancillary staff as needed.

    • Evaluation

  • Monitor and document patient progress toward goals.
  • Adjust care plans in collaboration with the team based on evolving patient conditions.
  • Provide feedback and support to patients and families throughout the care continuum.

    • Qualifications

  • Active New York State RN License .
  • BCLS Certification (Basic Life Support).
  • Minimum 1 year of recent psychiatric nursing experience
  • CPEP experience required
  • Familiarity with Office of Mental Health (OMH) documentation and reporting practices.
  • Experience with electronic systems, such as PMCS highly desirable.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

    • Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Psychiatric Nurse • New York, NY, United States