Staff Nurse – RN – Behavioral Health Inpatient– Nichols Cottage – Nights

Location

White Plains, New York

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Description:

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Over 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.

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 flexible scheduling, shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us.

Staff Nurse – RN – Behavioral Health Inpatient– Nichols Cottage – Nights

In this role you will be working in a 17-bed general acute psychiatric inpatient unit, serving child & adolescents with various types of psychiatric, behavioral and adjustment problems that affect their family, community and school life. Our purpose is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for our patients to work on psychiatric, behavioral and adjustment issues. Our duty is to help patients effectively communicate their issues and concerns in a socially acceptable and productive way. Services include structured therapeutic milieu, medication management, family and group therapy, on unit classroom and community-based resource support.

Comprehensive, Family-Centered Care

Treatment begins with a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to understand the factors leading to hospitalization. Our multidisciplinary team includes child psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, activity therapists, and educators who work collaboratively to ensure safety, stabilize symptoms, and develop an individualized treatment and discharge plan.

Key features of care include:

• Daily psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Family therapy, psychoeducation, and safety planning
• Coordination of outpatient services and referrals for post-discharge care
• Strong collaboration with families throughout the hospitalization

Conditions We Treat

Our inpatient teams care for children and adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including:

• Anxiety and depressive disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Disruptive Behavior Disorders
• Psychosis and related disorders
• Neurodivergent Disorders (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder)

This is a full-time (40hrs) night shift (3/12 hrs and an additional 8hrs (biweekly), including rotating weekend (Saturday & Sunday) coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health Center

Preferred Criteria

• At least one year of RN experience and/or capstone or a senior clinical rotation with a preceptor

• Nursing Certification/s

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

• New Grads must complete Nurse Residency Program