Registered Nurse
Catholic Health•Village of Garden City, NY
11d•$54 - $75
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to adult patients with mental health and/or chemical dependency diagnoses in Mercy Hospital’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates plans of care; administers medications; performs diagnostic testing; provides patient education; and collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. The RN demonstrates service excellence and adheres to all hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required); psychiatric/mental health experience preferred
- Competency in EKGs, psychotropic injections, point-of-care testing, and phlebotomy
- Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and psychotropic medications
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Current BLS (CPR/AED) certification or willingness to obtain
Nice To Haves
- psychiatric/mental health experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs and implement individualized plans of care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support treatment delivery
- Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions
- Administer medications safely, including psychotropic and long-acting injectables; monitor for adverse effects
- Maintain compliance with medication, controlled substance, and infection control regulations
- Perform clinical procedures including EKGs, point-of-care testing, and venipuncture
- Manage medication storage, inventory, temperature monitoring, and disposal
- Provide medication, wellness, and treatment adherence education
- Assist with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) services as trained
- Act as liaison with families, community supports, and case managers; conduct outreach as needed
- Complete accurate, timely documentation meeting clinical and regulatory standards
- Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and required trainings
- Facilitate medication education groups; train on and utilize the Mobilab system
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
