Local Contract Nurse RN - Mental Health
Bronx, NY
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$43-48/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Mental Health & Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Bronx, NY
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 Weeks, with possibility of extension
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Pay Rate: $43–$48/hour
Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.
Position Overview
Pride Health is hiring a Mental Health & Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to support a supportive housing program in the Bronx, NY.
This position is ideal for an experienced RN with strong nursing case management and care coordination skills and experience working with individuals with mental health and/or psychiatric needs.
The RN will support residents' overall health and wellness by coordinating medical care, conducting wellness checks, assisting with follow-up care, providing routine nursing services, and maintaining accurate documentation.
This position does not involve medication administration or medication management.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and assist residents with medical appointments, referrals, and follow-up care.
- Provide routine nursing support, including wound care as needed.
- Conduct wellness assessments and routine health checks.
- Follow up with residents after hospital visits and assist with care transitions.
- Monitor residents' health needs and coordinate appropriate services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident interactions, medical follow-ups, assessments, and services provided.
- Utilize the AWARDS electronic health record (EHR) system for documentation and case management.
- Collaborate with program leadership, healthcare providers, and community-based service providers.
- Provide nursing case management and care coordination to support resident health and stability.
- Support individuals with mental health, psychiatric, and other healthcare-related needs.
Program Setting
The RN will work within a supportive housing program serving approximately 86 residents. Residents live independently in their own apartments and are generally able-bodied.
The program serves individuals who may have mental health diagnoses, behavioral health needs, or other barriers, but the population does not require direct support professional (DSP) services.
Qualifications
- Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License and Registration.
- BLS/CPR Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Professional Malpractice Insurance.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
- Experience working with mental health and/or psychiatric populations.
- Strong nursing case management and care coordination experience.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred.
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Bronx, NY
As a travel nurse in Bronx, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in the Bronx is higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high temperature in summer is around 84°F, while the average low in winter is around 26°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in the Bronx, but availability may vary.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- The Bronx is car-friendly, but public transportation, including buses and subways, is widely available.
- The Bronx is known for its diversity, with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues may include asthma and diabetes.
- There is a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- The Bronx offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, vibrant art scene, live music venues, sports events, and access to beautiful outdoor spaces like parks and botanical gardens.
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