Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics-4South- Day/Evenings
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Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics/4South- Day/Evenings
At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger. You’ll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. It’s the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And it’s your opportunity to enjoy, shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us.
You will be working on a 23 bed geriatric psychiatry unit treating patients who are 60 years of age and older. Patients have varying degrees of mental abilities and most require at least some help with activities of daily living. Some patient need complete physical care. Common patient behaviors on this unit include agitation, physical or verbal aggression, depression, withdraw and psychosis. Due to the age of the patients, many suffer from medical problems that complicate or worsen their psychiatric condition. The average length of stay is about 12 days.
This is a full time night 12 hour shift (3x12 and bi-weekly additional 8 hrs) position with every other weekend coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
Preferred Criteria
At least 1 year of previous experience
Nursing Certifications
Required Criteria
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current New York State RN license
BCLS certification
Knowledge of nursing process: social, behavioral, biological and physical science
Knowledge of current health care environment
Knowledge of customer service principles
Knowledge of effective interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of use of computer applications
Ability to analyze patient care data to deliver and evaluate care
Complete Nurse Residency Program if new Graduate
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
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Salary Range:
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