Registered Nurse Psychiatric; NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P27540

Position: Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P27540
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/17/26

Applications Due
08/17/26

Vacancy ID220139

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NY HELPYes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P27540

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade
18

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

Salary Range From $96147 to $105138 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday, day shift schedule. Occasional evening, night, weekend, & holiday.

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

StateNY

Zip Code
14213

Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric for their Risk Management Department. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

The role of the Registered Nurse in the Risk Management Department will investigate incidents relating to medication errors, adverse drug reactions, falls, and other clinically related events. The RN will participate in various committees and work groups, allowing for participation that is meaningful by identifying potential risks and being solution focused in mitigating risks with the desire to improve patient safety and outcomes.

The RN will work alongside departments to recognize potential hazards in the environment. The RN will play a critical role in improving the culture of safety.

Duties include:

* Manages all aspects of reportable incidents as required by OMH and The Justice Center.

* Investigates serious incidents and conducts special investigations in accordance to oversight guidelines.

* Compiles all investigative materials and reports that is presented to the Incident Review Committee and oversight bodies.

* Will work with various departments to ensure corrective actions are completed.

* Attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and work groups.

* Is an active participant in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) groups following a near miss or significant event.

* Collaborate with various departments to ensure the continued implementation and compliance of ObservSMART

Note:

The selected candidate will be required to attend the OMH Special Investigator Training.

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…