Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health - ENAI#001

Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health

Location: New York, NY
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours Per Week: 34.5 Hours

Position Summary

A respected healthcare organization in New York is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support its Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health unit. This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate and clinically skilled behavioral health nurse who thrives in a fast-paced psychiatric care environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

The RN will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing services for adult patients experiencing acute mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care within an adult inpatient behavioral health setting
• Perform ongoing mental and physical health assessments
• Monitor, document, and report patient status changes accurately
• Administer medications and therapeutic treatments as prescribed
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
• Respond effectively to behavioral crises and psychiatric emergencies
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and healthcare staff
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Promote patient safety and ensure compliance with facility standards and protocols
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge processes

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum of two (2) years of Behavioral Health nursing experience
• Active New York State RN License
• Current AHA BLS Certification
• Strong communication, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work efficiently in an inpatient psychiatric environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in adult inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health units
• Knowledge of behavioral health documentation systems and EMR platforms
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy abilities
• Ability to manage high-acuity situations with professionalism and compassion

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.