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Description:

Our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program is a fast-paced crisis intervention program that provides a full range of observation and outpatient psychiatric services for all ages. We are a State designated Community Health Center.

What you will do:

• Crisis intervention and therapeutic nursing interventions, hands on skills, patient education, goal setting, critical thinking and care planning.
• Care for and provide treatment modalities.
• Collaborative team approach with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates and unit support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
• Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families. 

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
• Minimum of one year experience in related field.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.  

Career Path:

• Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
• Career advancement to leadership roles as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management.

Work Environment and Hazards:

• Clinical setting.  Exposure Class I

Physical Demands:

• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds.  Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

Work Contact Group:

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By:

• Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

Mission Statement:

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Pay Range: $ 38.75 - $54.85

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.