RN - 19409959

OMH•Brentwood, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EGA Associates is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused Psychiatric Registered Nurse for anticipated future opportunities supporting psychiatric and behavioral health programs at Brentwood Psychiatric Center in Brentwood, New York. The role provides professional nursing services to individuals with mental illness and behavioral health disorders, with an emphasis on patient safety, recovery, and therapeutic outcomes. This is an on-site, full-time position with various shifts available, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. The opportunity is contingent upon contract award, client approval, and successful completion of applicable screening, background, health screening, credentialing, and onboarding requirements. The Psychiatric RN provides direct care, conducts patient assessments and ongoing evaluations, administers medications, develops and evaluates individualized nursing care plans, and documents patient progress and treatment outcomes. The RN monitors mental status and safety risks, participates in crisis prevention and intervention, supports admissions and transitions of care, educates patients and families, and collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment teams. The position also requires maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and complying with infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality requirements. EGA Associates is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm providing healthcare staffing and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide. It describes its approach as provider-centric and emphasizes open communication, exceptional service, and transparency. EGA Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of New York.
Minimum of four years of nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation systems.
Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations.
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and standards of care.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications, medication administration, and side-effect monitoring.
Knowledge of behavioral health crisis management and therapeutic communication techniques.
Knowledge of suicide prevention and risk assessment practices.
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to stand, walk, and actively participate in patient care throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and respond quickly in emergencies.
Ability to safely assist patients during behavioral or medical emergencies.
Ability to maintain visual acuity necessary for patient assessment and medication administration.
Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to aggressive or unpredictable patient behaviors.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, substance abuse, correctional, or inpatient mental health settings.
Prior psychiatric nursing experience.
Experience working in state-operated psychiatric facilities or behavioral health programs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to individuals with psychiatric and behavioral health diagnoses.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
Administer medications and monitor therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Document nursing interventions, patient progress, and treatment outcomes accurately and promptly.
Monitor patients for changes in mental status, risk of self-harm, and behavioral concerns.
Participate in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and intervention activities as needed.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other healthcare professionals.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity-of-care planning.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and community resources.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
Follow infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality requirements.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement activities.
Respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies and behavioral incidents.
Perform additional duties as assigned.