Registered Nurse - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Trinity Health

1d•$39 - $55

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit 3-6, a 30-bed acute care unit serving adult patients with emotional illness, psychiatric disorders, and substance use disorders, on either a voluntary or involuntary basis. The unit uses an interdisciplinary and primary nursing care model to provide individualized care in a safe and secure environment that respects patients’ dignity. Care may include individual and group sessions, psychotherapies, medications, ECT treatments, and other rehabilitation modalities. The nurse provides direct care and treatment, uses crisis intervention and therapeutic nursing interventions, and supports patient education, goal setting, critical thinking, and care planning. The role collaborates with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff. The nurse plans, directs, and supervises patient care in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, national standards, and applicable nursing and clinical service standards. This is a full-time position with a 12-hour day shift and a weekend and holiday rotation. The position offers a $10,000 new-hire sign-on bonus and clinical ladder and leadership advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
At least one year of experience in a related field.
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic nursing interventions.
Provide hands-on nursing care, patient education, and goal-setting support.
Use critical thinking and participate in care planning.
Care for patients and provide treatment modalities.
Collaborate with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff.
Ensure quality nursing care in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards.
Use the Nursing Process to plan, direct, and supervise patient care, while also providing direct care to patients and families.
Participate in orientation and continuing education, and maintain knowledge and skills related to areas of expertise.