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Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psych

  • New York, Elmira

  • 10/30/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit provides compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with acute psychiatric conditions. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and delivering evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Deliver direct patient care, including assessments, medication administration, and monitoring of patient progress.
    2. Participate in treatment planning and implementation in collaboration with physicians and mental health professionals.
    3. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
    4. Serve as Charge Nurse when assigned, providing leadership and coordination of care for the unit.
    5. Float to similar units within the hospital as needed (e.g., Acute Rehabilitation Unit – Inpatient Addiction Rehab Unit).
    6. Adhere to hospital policies, including dress code (navy-blue uniform for RNs).
    7. Work assigned schedule and participate in required rotations, including weekends and holidays.

    Required Qualifications
    1. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
    2. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
    3. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
    4. Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

    Preferred Qualifications (if any)
    1. Prior experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing.
    2. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
    3. Leadership or charge nurse experience.

    Certifications (if any)
    1. BLS required.
    2. ACLS preferred.

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