Job Description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide skilled nursing care on an adult medical/surgical unit serving patients with active co-morbid psychiatric and behavioral issues. This role requires flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to care for a diverse patient population in a dynamic environment. The RN will perform patient assessments, medication administration, telemetry monitoring, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams. Dual-certification in medical/surgical and psychiatric nursing is available after meeting experience requirements. A minimum of two years of medical/surgical experience and psychiatric experience is required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to adult medical/surgical patients with psychiatric and behavioral co-morbidities.
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, and telemetry monitoring.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with hospital policies.
• Respond to patient needs and emergencies promptly and effectively.
• Participate in continuous education and obtain dual-certification in medical/surgical and psychiatric nursing after eligibility.
• Support unit operations including charge nurse duties as needed.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in New York State only.
• Minimum of 2 years medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience in acute care and behavioral health nursing.
• Dual-certification in medical/surgical and psychiatric nursing (eligible after experience requirement).
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system.

Special Considerations:

• Work includes weekends, holidays, on-call, callback, and charge nurse duties as needed.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Compliance with TB skin test requirements.
• Candidates must live within 50 miles or be able to commute accordingly.

Scheduling:

• Straight night shifts.
• Shift assignments may include weekends and holidays.
• Hours and schedule determined by unit needs.

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift

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