Adult Psychiatric Nurse (New York)

Position: RN Behavioral Health Adult Emergency (CPEP)

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

Schedule: 3 shifts/week, 7:30pm8:00am (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.
• Bachelors 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.