Staff Nurse - RN - Addiction Recovery Unit (8 North) - Nights
About The Position
For more than a century, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center has been a leader in advancing compassionate, humanistic psychiatric care. Our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care has made us a national leader in behavioral health. As the first behavioral health facility recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction and a recipient of Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), we set the standard for excellence in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical innovation. Today, our award-winning Psychiatry program continues to attract exceptional nurses dedicated to creating healing environments where patients feel respected, heard, and empowered in their care. Through evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality, our nurses and the team make a meaningful difference every day. At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is more than a profession. It is a commitment to protecting and improving the lives of patients and their families. Every nurse and team member plays a vital role in advancing patient safety, fostering trust, and delivering compassionate, individualized care. You'll join a team that values clinical excellence, shared decision-making, continuous learning, and a culture of accountability. Working alongside some of the brightest minds in healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to help shape better outcomes, support recovery, and create positive patient experiences while advancing your own professional growth. As a Staff Nurse, you will provide safe, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. In this critical role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs, promote recovery, support patients and families, and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. This position requires clinical expertise, compassion, strong critical thinking skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. You'll thrive in an environment that supports professional development, leadership, teamwork, and innovation while empowering nurses to deliver exceptional care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Current New York State RN license
- BCLS certification (from accredited AHA org)
- Complete Nurse Residency Program if new Graduate
- Knowledge of nursing process: social, behavioral, biological and physical science & current health care environment
- Knowledge of customer service principle & effective interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of use of computer applications
- Ability to analyze patient care data to deliver and evaluate care
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of previous experience in inpatient psychiatric nursing
- Nursing Certifications
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs, promote recovery, support patients and families, and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
