RN - 19515158
About The Position
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for pediatric psychiatry to join a child and adolescent unit serving patients aged 5–18 experiencing acute mental health crises. The unit emphasizes stabilization through group therapy offerings—including Activities Therapy, Mindfulness, Wellness, and Coping Skills groups—alongside psychopharmacological interventions. The role involves providing safe, effective, therapeutic care in a dynamic environment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. The schedule requires flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as needed by the unit.
Requirements
- Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- At least 2 years of pediatric mental health experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) blue card.
- Experience in a large academic medical center setting.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans aligned with individual patient goals.
- Provide safe, effective, and therapeutic care to patients in a dynamic environment.
- Engage in therapeutic activities with patients to support recovery and stabilization.
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes in status effectively to team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
