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Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics-4South- Day/Evening - Rotating

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

White Plains, New York

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an academic medical center.

Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed

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Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
Psych
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program
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What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of New York staff payNew York staff postings that state pay run $60k/yr to $136k/yr, the middle half $79k/yr to $114k/yr, across 1,807 postings.
Overtime pay
$133/hr

The role and schedule

Weekends
Every other weekend

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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Experience The Essence of Who We Are,

Person-Center Care Is At Our Core

Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. 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. We

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 - Geriatrics/4South- Day/Evening - Rotating

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, 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 day/evenings rotating 3x

  • 12 hour shift and additional 8 hrs. bi-weekly ( 7am -11:30 pm) position with every other weekend (Sat+Sun) coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health.

Preferred Criteria

At least 1 year of previous experience in inpatient Med-Surg nursing

Nursing Certifications

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

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, 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.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$133,595-$153,220/Annual

It 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.

What's around it?

In White Plains, NY

White Plains, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% above the US average

Median rent
$2,269/mo
Household income
$110,763/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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