Adult Psychiatric Nurse

Position: RN – Behavioral Health Adult Emergency (CPEP)

Location: Harlem Hospital Center, 506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037

Schedule: 3 shifts/week, 7:30pm–8:00am (11.5 hrs/shift)

Pay Package: $3,312 weekly gross (blended travel rate)

The role requires two years of behavioral health experience and two years of ER experience, along with an active NY RN license and AHA BLS.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic Behavioral Health Adult Emergency unit located within a well-established medical center in New York. 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 psychiatric nursing experience
• CPEP experience required
• 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.

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.