Staff Nurse - Behavioral Health Service

About This Role The Staff Nurse in the Behavioral Health Service provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit, focusing on diagnosing and treating health problems through various nursing methods and techniques. Highlights **Pay:** $67,665/year

• *Location:** Queens, NY
• *Facility:** Queens Hospital Center
• *Department/Unit:** INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH P5
• *Schedule:** Part-Time, Night (7:00 P.M – 7:30 A.M)

What You'll Do Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients. Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients. Interpret and report responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team. Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program. Determine and assign components of the nursing regimen for allied nursing personnel. Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel in patient care. Participate in defining, implementing, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice. Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences regarding nursing practice policies. Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education and learning experiences. Additional Compensation Annual education differential for degrees in nursing or allied health disciplines. Annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 for recognized certifications. Annual nursing experience differential ranging from $987 up to $8,190 for up to 10 years of experience. Benefits Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs About NYC Health and Hospitals NYC Health and Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on maximizing patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes for the communities they serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr IntelliResume