CAH-RN-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Carthage Area Hospital– Wellness Center-Behavioral Health RN– Full Time - Day--Req#9466

Pay Range:$36.54-$48.41*

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Behavioral Health setting.  Communicates with psychiatrist/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including: results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.  Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.  Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

REPORTS TO:

• • QMP, Clinic Manager

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

• Required:
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information
  • Maintaining quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory agencies
  • Ability to implement and support procedures and programs pertaining to patient safety and security
  • Behavioral health experience preferred and will be prioritized when scheduling interviews

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Required:
  • Valid New York State RN License
  • BLS certification.
• Preferred:
  • RN-BC (Registered Nurse Board certification in Psychiatric-mental health nursing certificate through NCC (National Certification Corporation)

EDUCATION:

• Required:
  • Associates Degree in Nursing

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans encouraged to apply.