Registered Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit 6North - Full-Time - Days
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is seeking a clinically proficient Registered Nurse for the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit 6North. The RN joins a dynamic team of healthcare professionals and helps ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff. The role involves caring for patients with significant behavioral disturbances, providing trauma-informed care, and de-escalating high-risk situations. The RN delivers therapeutic interventions, administers medications, and continuously monitors patients, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care, promote recovery, and manage psychiatric crises. This is a full-time day-shift position, 7:30 AM–8:00 PM, at the Brooklyn hospital. Rotating weekends and alternating holidays are required. The role requires on-site presence, and employees should live within commuting distance; travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Current New York State RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
- Experience working in an acute psychiatric or inpatient setting.
- Experience in crisis management, de-escalation techniques, and managing psychiatric emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Provide trauma-informed care to patients in a psychiatric intensive care unit.
- De-escalate high-risk situations and manage psychiatric crises and emergencies.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions and administer medications.
- Provide constant monitoring of patients with significant behavioral disturbances.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions and promote recovery.
- Help ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support employees and their families.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Shared clinical decision-making.
- Inspirational leadership and supportive colleagues.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
