Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Days, P27342

Duties Description

Buffalo Psychiatric Center has 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.

• 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

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.

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.

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

Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment. 7% shift differential for evening shift. 10% shift differential for night shift.

Background checks will be required. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

• If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
• 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. If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity, you may be terminated from your employment.
• If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain an NPI number; and otherwise actively participate to allow services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.