Head Nurse-Psychiatry

About This Role

The Head Nurse at NYC Health and Hospitals is responsible for directing the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing regimens for patients within an assigned unit. This role is ideal for experienced nursing professionals looking to lead and innovate in a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Pay: $112,776/year
• Location:
  
  New York, NY
• Facility:
  Bellevue
• Department/Unit: INPATIENT BEHAVIOR HEALTH 20W
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time, Day (7:00 A.M – 7:30 P.M)

• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing regimens for patients.
• Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate nursing regimens for assigned patients.
• Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes for continuity of care.
• Interpret and report patient responses to appropriate health team members.
• Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan comprehensive patient care.
• Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel.
• Participate in defining, implementing, and maintaining nursing practice standards.
• Conduct conferences to develop nursing care plans and promote staff development.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and learning experiences.

• Experience: Experience as a Head Nurse preferred.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid New York State RN License required.

• Annual education differential based on degree:
  • Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
  • Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
  • Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500
• Annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 for recognized certifications.
• Annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,042 up to $8,645 for up to 10 years of experience.

• 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

NYC Health + Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Bellevue, as part of this system, is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736, and serves as a major referral center for complex cases with a focus on innovation in public health and medical education.