Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics/4south - Day/evenings

Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics/4South- Day/Evenings

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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.

You will be working on a 23 bed geriatric psychiatry unit treating patients who are 60 years of age and plus. Patients have varying degrees of behavioral health 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 12 hour shift (additional 8 biweekly) position with every other weekend (Sat & Sun) coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health Center.

Preferred Criteria

• At least 1 year of previous experience in inpatient Med-Surg nursing
• Nursing Certifications

Required Criteria

• At least 1 year of previous experience in inpatient psychiatric nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Current New York State RN license
• BCLS certification
• Complete Nurse Residency Program if new Graduate
• Knowledge of nursing process: social, behavioral, biological and physical science & current health care environment
• Knowledge of customer service principle & effective interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of use of computer applications
• Ability to analyze patient care data to deliver and evaluate care

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $128,149-$146,972/Annual

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