Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Binghamton, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Binghamton, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Shift options: 2x12-hour shifts and 2x8-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts available.
• Responsible for medication administration for up to 25 patients.
• Must have psychiatric nursing experience.
• Duties include writing shift notes, conducting and documenting nursing assessments, and preparing weekly/monthly notes.
• Staffing may include 2-3 RNs per unit; all RNs work collaboratively with Mental Health Therapy Aides to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• One nurse will be assigned as charge RN per shift.
• Overtime must be approved by nursing leadership and is generally discouraged unless there is a vacancy and no internal staff available.
• Shift swaps require approval and proper documentation.
• Meal breaks are 30 minutes and cannot be combined with 15-minute breaks. If unable to take a break, notify nursing supervisor immediately with documentation.
• Sleeping on patient units is prohibited; resting during breaks must be done in non-patient areas only.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Behavioral Health nursing experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Copy of professional state nursing license in good standing.