RN - Psych

SMH Level 1 RN Psych ER

City/State:
Rochester, New York

Shift: D/E/N, 3x12 Flex, 07:00-19:00

Contract Length: 12.00 weeks

Start Date:

08/03/2026

Job Description:

SMH Level 1 RN Psych ER is responsible for conducting intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives, planning and providing nursing care, and consulting with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing treatment plans. The role includes administering medications, arranging further medical attention, and maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
• Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
• Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.

Requirements:

• NY License ONLY
• BLS Certification (AHA) ONLY
• Telemetry
• Minimum 2 years experience