Registered Nurse - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem Night Shift

Trinity Health

2d • $39 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit 3-6, a 30-bed acute care unit serving adult patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders, on either a voluntary or involuntary status. The unit uses an interdisciplinary, primary nursing care model to provide individualized care in a safe and secure environment that respects each patient’s dignity. Care may include individual and group sessions, psychotherapies, medications, ECT treatments, and other rehabilitation modalities.

The role includes crisis intervention, therapeutic nursing interventions, hands-on nursing skills, patient education, goal setting, critical thinking, and care planning. Nurses provide treatment modalities and collaborate with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff. The position follows a per-diem night-shift schedule, with required hours and weekend and holiday commitments as outlined in the posting. Initial training is full-time during the day.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
• A minimum of 1–3 years of acute behavioral health experience is required; the posting also lists a minimum of one year of experience in a related field.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands: frequently lift 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
• Career advancement opportunities to leadership roles such as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator, or management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree