Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our innovative team in a specialized unit focused on the mental health care and stabilization of children and adolescents aged 5-18 years who are experiencing acute mental health crises. This role emphasizes a passion for pediatric psychiatry and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals through safe, effective, and therapeutic care.

Schedule

• 36 or 48 hours per week
• Rotating day, evening, and night shifts
• Weekends, holidays, and unit-specific on-call requirements may apply
• December starts only

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in mental health crisis.
• Participate in therapeutic group offerings, including Activities Therapy, Mindfulness, Wellness, and Coping Skills.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and achieve stabilization goals.
• Administer psychopharmacological interventions as per physician directives.

Qualifications

Required

• New York State RN License
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric mental health experience
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)

Preferred

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) blue card
• Experience in a large academic medical setting