Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics-4South- Day/Evening - Rotating
White Plains, New York
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an academic medical center.
Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed
- 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?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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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?
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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Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health - Geriatrics-4South- Day/Evening - Rotating
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