Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Behavioral Health Unit is accountable for organizing, managing, and delivering comprehensive nursing care to an assigned group of patients within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act. The nurse provides acute care to adults and children in collaboration with academic psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other clinical staff. Services include consultation, evaluation, and treatment, using individual, group, and family psychotherapy options and medication management in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role involves delivering individualized, patient-centered care; coordinating with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams; monitoring changing patient needs; providing education; documenting in electronic health records; participating in rounds and safe handoffs; supervising support staff; and contributing to unit safety, quality improvement, teamwork, and professional excellence. Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet®-designated organization and describes its nursing environment as collaborative, with shared governance, engaged leadership, and skilled peers. The posting also describes clinical advancement, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship opportunities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program.
- Active, unrestricted New York State RN license.
- Active BLS certification, or obtain it at the time of hire.
- Specialized training in hospital-approved verbal crisis intervention techniques is required upon hire or orientation for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Crisis Services units.
- Excellent clinical judgment, rapid problem-solving abilities, and the ability to remain calm and effective during medical emergencies.
- Ability to recognize patient care problems and respond appropriately in patient care emergencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with nursing personnel, patients, and physicians.
- Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
- Strong working knowledge of standard healthcare reporting and quality measures.
- Associate degree hires must complete a BSN within five years; RNs with 20 or more years of experience may substitute an advanced certification for the BSN requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Advanced certification may substitute for the BSN completion requirement for RNs with 20 or more years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.
- Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and seamless transitions of care.
- Monitor patient conditions, implement appropriate interventions, and adjust care plans based on changing needs and treatment goals.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.
- Use electronic health record systems to document care accurately and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, communicate effectively with team members, and ensure safe patient handoffs.
- Delegate and supervise nursing support staff appropriately while remaining accountable for patient care delivery.
- Participate in unit and organizational initiatives supporting safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional excellence.
- Provide acute care to adults and children in behavioral health settings, including consultation, evaluation, treatment, and medication management in collaboration with the clinical team.
Benefits
- Competitive sign-on incentives, with eligibility determined at the time of offer.
- Shift differentials for evening and overnight hours.
- Cash payouts for achieving specialty clinical certifications.
- Structured clinical ladder and advancement paths.
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, degree advancement, or specialization.
- Dedicated mentorship programs.
- Competitive benefits offerings are available to active full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
