Psychiatric Nurse New

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic inpatient behavioral health unit located within a well-established medical center in New York. This unit provides critical mental health and substance abuse services to adult patients aged 16 and older. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in a structured psychiatric setting.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing physical, social, emotional, and psychological status.
• Identify risk factors such as withdrawal symptoms, suicide risk, fall risk, and nutritional needs.
• Document findings thoroughly and communicate with the broader care team.

Diagnosis & Planning

• Formulate nursing diagnoses and establish measurable, patient-centered goals.
• Design individualized care plans reflecting both short- and long-term patient needs.
• Incorporate patient education and discharge planning from day one.

Intervention/Implementation

• Implement care strategies for patients with psychiatric diagnoses, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies and agitation using approved de-escalation techniques.
• Administer medications accurately and monitor for side effects and response.
• Lead individual and group therapeutic sessions focused on patient wellness and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with providers and other care team members during treatment and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Supervise and support ancillary staff as needed.

Evaluation

• Monitor and document patient progress toward goals.
• Adjust care plans in collaboration with the team based on evolving patient conditions.
• Provide feedback and support to patients and families throughout the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Active New York State RN License.
• BCLS Certification (Basic Life Support).
• Minimum 1 year of recent medical/surgical or psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Office of Mental Health (OMH) documentation and reporting practices.
• Experience with electronic systems such as PMCS highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, secure inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and other RNs.
• Focus on crisis stabilization, therapeutic engagement, and patient education.
• Emphasis on safety, communication, and continuity of care.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.