Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics/4South- Day/Evenings

LocationWhite Plains, New YorkShift:Rotating (United States of America)Description:Experience The Essence of Who We Are,Person-Center Care Is At Our CoreOver a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented nurses continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program in the nation. It's a progressive environment-and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction.Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics/4South- Day/EveningsAt 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 CriteriaAt least 1 year of previous experienceNursing CertificationsRequired CriteriaBachelor's Degree in NursingCurrent New York State RN licenseBCLS certificationKnowledge of nursing process: social, behavioral, biological and physical scienceKnowledge of current health care environmentKnowledge of customer service principlesKnowledge of effective interpersonal communication skillsKnowledge of use of computer applicationsAbility to analyze patient care data to deliver and evaluate careComplete Nurse Residency Program if new GraduateJoin 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.Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.2024 "Great Place To Work Certified"2024 "America's Best Large Employers" - Forbes2024 "Best Places to Work in IT" - Computerworld2023 "Best Employers for Women" - Forbes2023 "Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner" - Aetna2023 "America's Best-In-State Employers" - Forbes"Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development" - Brandon Hall GroupNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.Salary Range:$122,047-$140,570/AnnualIt all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.