Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Days, P26092

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Date Posted 01/06/26 Applications Due 06/30/26 Vacancy ID 206408

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Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply

NY HELPYes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Days, P26092

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $96,147 to $105,138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14213

Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center had immediate job opportunities for Registered Nurses (RN), previous psychiatric experience is not required. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. As Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric, you are a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care through patient-centered and recovery-focused mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness including: • Coordinating and providing nursing care • Conducting nursing assessments • Preparing, implementing, and modifying nursing care plans • Providing health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals and families • Implementing infection control protocols and procedures • Observing and recording individuals symptoms and care; reporting responses to medications or changes in health

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric if they have a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: • NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance • Access to tuition assistance programs • Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth • Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave • NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required. Additional Comments: Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($66,951), an Increase Hiring Rate ($9,196), Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000) and the posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($85,138) and Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000). Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment. 7% shift differential for evening shift. 10% shift differential for night shift Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Notes:

1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 716-816-2554 Email Address bpc-careers@omh.ny.gov Address

Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14213

Notes on Applying Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf You can also apply for Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric positions online; please copy and paste this link into an internet browser: https://omhjobs.omh.ny.gov/RN/Home/Prerequisite

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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