A healthcare organization in Central New York is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Mental Health team at one of their inpatient psychiatric facilities in Binghamton.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Evenings
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week (including rotating weekends)
- Hours: 3pm to 11:30pm
- Setting: Inpatient Mental Health
Responsibilities:
- Conduct nursing assessments; and obtain, record, and update individuals health information and vital signs, using standard instruments and procedures
- Pass medications, produce documentation, and complete other tasks appropriate to RNs in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting
- Consult and coordinate with treatment teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate individuals
- Prepare individuals for and/or assist with examinations and treatments; and administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals, as prescribed
- Provide health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals, families, and other groups
- Implement infection control protocols and procedures and provide related consultation and instruction to staff
- Maintain and update charts, records, and other documentation, consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements; and may collect data and perform related activities to support medical research
- Monitor inventories and ensure that standards for medications, solutions, supplies, and equipment are maintained to meet nursing care needs
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of Clinical experience in a Mental Health setting
- NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS certification
Desired Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in a Mental Health setting