Staff Nurse RN Behavioral Health Inpatient Nichols Cottage Nights
3 days ago
White Plains
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. We 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. Its a progressive environmentand a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction. 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. Its the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And its 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 Inpatient Nichols Cottage Nights In this role you will be working in a 17-bed general acute psychiatric inpatient unit, serving child & adolescents with various types of psychiatric, behavioral and adjustment problems that affect their family, community and school life. Our purpose is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for our patients to work on psychiatric, behavioral and adjustment issues. Our duty is to help patients effectively communicate their issues and concerns in a socially acceptable and productive way. Services include structured therapeutic milieu, medication management, family and group therapy, on unit classroom and community-based resource support. Treatment begins with a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to understand the factors leading to hospitalization. Our multidisciplinary team includes child psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, activity therapists, and educators who work collaboratively to ensure safety, stabilize symptoms, and develop an individualized treatment and discharge plan. Key features of care include: • Daily psychiatric evaluation and medication management, • Evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), • Family therapy, psychoeducation, and safety planning, • Coordination of outpatient services and referrals for post-discharge care, • Anxiety and depressive disorders, • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, • Post-traumatic stress disorder, • Disruptive Behavior Disorders, • Psychosis and related disorders, • Neurodivergent Disorders (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder) This is a full-time (40hrs) night shift (3/12 hrs and an additional 8hrs (biweekly), including rotating weekend (Saturday & Sunday) coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health Center 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 * Bachelors 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. * 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma Glassdoor * 2026 Best Place to Work Glassdoor * 2026 Americas Best Large Employers Forbes * 2026 Americas Best-In-State Employers Forbes * 2026 Americas Dream Employers Forbes * 2026 Americas Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community Newsweek * 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld * 2025 Great Place to Work Certified * 2025 Best Employers for Women Forbes * 2025 Companies that Care People * 2025 Americas Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek 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.