Per Diem RN - MHU

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for a Per Diem RN position on The MHU Unit, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. St. Peters Health Partners, MHU is looking for Geropsych Nurses to meet our specialized patient’s needs. We are a 26 bed Inpatient Adult Psych unit caring for the stabilization of acute symptoms of the psychiatrically impaired population. During the course of admission, we address acute psychiatric intervention and facilitate discharge planning to facilitate safe transitions to the next level of care or return to the community. The patients we serve frequently have comorbid medical and/or substance use illnesses. We are supported by an interdisciplinary team comprised of psychiatrists, NPP, clinicians, nurses and patient care technicians. We also work collaboratively with a covering Medical Group and all specialties are available to us by consult.

Requirements

A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written.

Nice To Haves

1 year of RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, direct, intervene and evaluate patient care.
Address acute psychiatric intervention and facilitate discharge planning to facilitate safe transitions to the next level of care or return to the community.
Care for the stabilization of acute symptoms of the psychiatrically impaired population.