Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Elmira, NY
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

• Agency: Elmira Psychiatric Center
• Location: 100 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901
• Positions Available: 4
• Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

• The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive nursing care within a psychiatric healthcare setting, ensuring the delivery of safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with Office of Mental Health (OMH) standards and regulatory requirements.
• The RN will be responsible for medication administration, physical and mental health assessments, patient documentation, therapeutic milieu evaluation, staff supervision, and crisis intervention.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong psychiatric nursing experience, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and established nursing protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments and monitor changes in patient condition.
• Provide shift oversight and clinical guidance to Mental Health Therapy Aides and other direct care staff.
• Evaluate and maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu to promote patient recovery and well-being.
• Facilitate and participate in therapeutic patient groups and other treatment activities.
• Complete accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with OMH and facility requirements.
• Serve as Shift Charge Nurse, coordinating nursing operations and ensuring continuity of patient care.
• Assist with the orientation, training, and mentoring of newly hired nursing and direct care staff.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and participate in patient restraint interventions when clinically necessary and in accordance with OMH policies.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, therapists, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient safety, identify changes in health status, and communicate significant findings to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, medication administration, documentation, and patient safety standards.
• Perform additional nursing duties and responsibilities as assigned to support facility healthcare operations.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Schedule: 5 Days per Week (40 Hours per Week)
• Primary Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Weekend work required; days may vary based on operational needs
• Overtime: Not required
• Travel: Not required
• Holidays: Required to work New York State holidays as scheduled
• Other shifts may be required based on facility staffing needs

Facility Information

• Elmira Psychiatric Center is an Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility providing comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services.
• Registered Nurses work collaboratively with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, Mental Health Therapy Aides, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services.
• The position requires strong clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work effectively within a structured psychiatric treatment environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York
• Valid driver's license required
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required
• Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, mental health, or inpatient healthcare settings preferred
• Strong medication administration, patient assessment, crisis intervention, and documentation skills
• Ability to supervise direct care staff and function effectively as Shift Charge Nurse
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and professional nursing standards