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Psychiatric Nurse New

New York, NY

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Pride Health

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Position Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and resilient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. This role includes assignments in both the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) and Inpatient Psychiatry units. The RN will provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric episodes.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver evidence-based nursing care to psychiatric patients in both emergency and inpatient settings
Perform mental health and medical assessments
Monitor and document patient progress, behavior, and response to interventions
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines
Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other members of the care team
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff
Participate in de-escalation and crisis management using CPI or PMCS strategies
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and hospital policies

Required Qualifications:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in [State]
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or PMCS (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations) Certification
Minimum of [1–2] years of psychiatric nursing experience strongly preferred
Experience in CPEP, emergency psychiatry, or behavioral health triage is a plus

Preferred Skills:

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
Excellent verbal and written communication
Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care

Pride Health offers eligible employees 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, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.