Registered Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit 6North - Part-Time - Nights

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•New York, NY

8d•$122,859 - $161,605•Onsite

About The Position

NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking a clinically proficient Registered Nurse for the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. The RN works with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to support the safety and well-being of patients and staff, including patients experiencing significant behavioral disturbances or psychiatric crises. The role involves providing trauma-informed care, therapeutic interventions and medication administration, and continuously monitoring patients. The RN collaborates with the care team to deliver evidence-based interventions, promote recovery, and manage psychiatric crises. This is a part-time night-shift position requiring five shifts per month, from 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM. Rotating weekends and alternating holidays are required. The position is on-site, and employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP; travel expenses will not be 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.
A minimum of 1–2 years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
Experience in an acute psychiatric or inpatient setting.
Experience in crisis management, de-escalation techniques, and managing psychiatric emergencies.

Responsibilities

De-escalate high-risk situations and manage psychiatric emergencies.
Provide trauma-informed care and therapeutic interventions.
Administer medications and continuously monitor patients with significant behavioral disturbances.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions, promote recovery, and manage psychiatric crises.
Help ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff.