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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:
- Monday–Friday
- 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)
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.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.