Staff Nurse – RN – Behavioral Health Inpatient– Eating Disorder / 2 South – Day/Evenings
White Plains, New York
Posted Sep 2 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 12-hour
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Eating Disorder / 2 South
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour · 40 hours
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
More role details
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
- Unit
- Eating Disorder / 2 South
- Patients
- As a Staff Nurse on our Eating Disorder Unit, you'll play a vital role in helping adolescents and adults reclaim their health, restore hope, and build a path toward recovery.
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New York is $40/hr, across 881 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Location White Plains, New York
Shift
Day Flex (United States of America)
Make a Difference for Patients and Families Every Day
Read the full posting
At NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, person-centered care isn't just a philosophy. It's the foundation of everything we do. As the nation's first behavioral health facility recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction, we are dedicated to treating every patient and family with dignity, compassion, and respect.
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 top ranked program. It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction.
Staff Nurse – RN – Behavioral Health Inpatient– Eating Disorder / 2 South – Day/Evenings
As a Staff Nurse on our Eating Disorder Unit, you'll play a vital role in helping adolescents and adults reclaim their health, restore hope, and build a path toward recovery. Working alongside patients and their loved ones, you'll deliver evidence-based care that supports healing of both mind and body, while fostering an environment where families feel informed, engaged, and empowered throughout the treatment journey.
Join a team where exceptional nursing care transforms lives every day.
This is a 40 hrs. full time (3x12-hours and additional 8 hours bi-weekly (7:00 am – 11:30 pm) day/evenings position, including weekend (Sat + Sun) coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health.
Preferred Criteria
At least one year of RN experience and/or capstone or a senior clinical rotation with a preceptor
Nursing Certification/s.
Required Criteria
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current New York State RN license (or willingness to obtain)
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.
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“New Grads must complete Nurse Residency Program” · from this posting
Requirements
- Current New York State RN license (or willingness to obtain)
Place
- City
- White Plains, New York
- Rent against this pay
- 19% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $110,763/yr
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
$2,269 median rent against $11,960 a month at $69/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
White Plains blends suburban comfort with urban convenience in Westchester County, just north of NYC. Downtown offers shopping, dining, and Metro-North access to Manhattan, making it a practical choice for RNs who want quieter living without losing big-city connectivity.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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