Ambulatory Psychiatry Child Partial Hospitalization Program – RN 2 Outpatient
About The Position
Under the direction of leadership, the Registered Nurse is accountable for competent direct patient care based on established standards, contributes to unit activities and supports improvements to the care delivery system, and supports peers. The role may include expanded responsibilities such as charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member duties. The RN works with adolescents aged 12–18 experiencing acute psychiatric challenges, providing compassionate care to support stabilization and symptom management. Working with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and medication providers, the RN contributes to a holistic treatment approach involving group therapy, individual sessions, and family support tailored to each patient. The role includes triaging complex patient cases and addressing medical concerns, safety issues, and psychosocial needs, as well as conducting intakes, providing infirmary care, and facilitating therapeutic groups in a safe, supportive environment. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with weekends and holidays off. The position is located at the Golisano Behavioral Health and Wellness Building, 1860 South Ave., Second Floor, Rochester, New York.
Requirements
- Current New York State RN license.
- At least two years of psychiatric nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adolescent patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent direct patient care in accordance with established standards.
- Contribute to unit activities and support enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
- Support peers in the delivery of patient care services.
- Triage complex patient cases and address medical concerns, safety issues, and psychosocial needs.
- Conduct patient intakes.
- Provide infirmary care.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups.
- Collaborate with clinicians and medication providers to support holistic treatment, including group therapy, individual sessions, and family support.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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