Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health RNSM#001

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health
Location: Syracuse NY 13210
Duration: 26 Weeks

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: Night Shift 3x12 hours (36 hours/week)
• Hours: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (post-training)
• Training Period:
  • MondayFriday
  • 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
  • Approximately 4 weeks
• Note: Shift assignments may vary based on facility needs during the assignment

Position Overview

Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Behavioral Health experience to join a psychiatric care setting in Syracuse NY. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in a structured behavioral health environment ensuring safety stability and therapeutic support.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong adaptable and experienced in managing patients with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications injections IV therapy and tube feedings
• Monitor assess and document patient conditions and behavioral changes
• Record vital signs including temperature pulse respiration and blood pressure
• Perform venipuncture and collect lab specimens (if certified)
• Provide wound care dressings and other physician-ordered treatments
• Assist patients with daily living activities including hygiene feeding and mobility
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic care environment
• Supervise and support LPNs Graduate Nurses and direct care staff
• Delegate tasks and evaluate care delivery outcomes
• Conduct patient rounds and assess ongoing care needs
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and external providers
• Assist with discharge planning and patient advocacy
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Support nursing leadership with reporting and operational activities

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License State of New York
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health or Psychiatric nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and patient needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric or state-operated behavioral health facilities
• Prior charge nurse or supervisory experience
• Experience working within interdisciplinary behavioral health teams
• Background in residential or community-based care settings

Certifications & Licensure

• RN License New York (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.