Registered Nurses

Details

Client Name
NY_OGS_Office of Mental Health

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Registered Nurse

Job ID
18919766

Job Title
Registered Nurses

Weekly Pay
$4029.02


Shift Details

Shift
5 Afternoon Shifts X 8 Hrs

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/24/2026

End Date
08/24/2028

Duration
24 Month(s)


Job Description
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 • Completion of New York State Mandated Reporter Training 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

Background Check Requirements
• New York State Child Abuse Registry screening required • Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) screening required • Criminal background check required prior to assignment

Vaccination & Medical Requirements
• Proof of MMR immunization required • Current PPD/TB screening required • Influenza vaccination required during active flu season

Required Training
• OMH Verbal De-escalation and Restraint Training • TRUST Training • OMH Standardized Onboarding Program

Additional Information
• Four (4) Registered Nurse positions are available. • This is a full-time assignment requiring 40 hours per week. • Initial contract term is six (6) months with the potential for extension up to two (2) years. • Weekend work is required, and candidates should be flexible to work alternate shifts if operationally necessary. • Candidates must be comfortable working in a psychiatric healthcare environment and responding to behavioral health crises using therapeutic communication and approved intervention techniques.

Submission Due Date: August 18, 2026
Due Date for Questions: August 11, 2026


Client Details

Address
100 Washington Street Elmira NY 14901

City
Elmira

State
NY

Zip Code
14901


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