Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Access Center - Part Time -7 am - 7.30 pm- Alternate weekend

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The facility includes the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services such as women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. It operates a Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designated by the New York State Department of Health, with 24/7 neurologist availability.

About the role

The Registered Nurse in the Psychiatric Access Center delivers professional nursing care in line with physician treatment plans to ensure patient comfort and well-being. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning and implementing treatment, evaluating progress, and documenting observations. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, directing nursing care delivery, and participating in new employee orientation.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient health data by involving the patient, family, and other healthcare providers.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments based on patient presentation and department policy.
• Records data on the nursing component of the Interdisciplinary Admission Assessment.
• Demonstrates awareness of age-specific, cultural, and disability-related needs.
• Incorporates discharge planning into the admission process.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine problem identification and expected outcomes.
• Develops and communicates a patient-centered plan of care, integrating cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects.
• Implements the plan of care, adapts procedures to patient needs, and provides patient/family education.
• Monitors patient progress, documents responses, and revises the plan of care as needed.
• Identifies barriers to outcomes and collaborates with the healthcare team to address them.
• Ensures ethical care and respect for patient rights while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
• Collaborates with staff across departments and contributes to team development.
• Seeks guidance from management for complex issues and accepts feedback for improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing principles, policies, and procedures specific to the assigned service.
• Complies with medication policies, including order transcription, administration, and documentation.
• Delegates tasks according to state nurse practice acts and caregiver competencies.

Requirements

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice from an accredited School of Nursing (two-year program).
• Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS certification and de-escalation training (required).
• ACLS certification (required for ICU, Float Pool, Emergency Department).
• TCAR Certification (required for SICU, PACU).
• PALS and TNCC (required for Emergency Department within the first year).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with culturally diverse patients and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Analytical skills to assess and resolve clinical or unit-related issues.
• Proficiency in clinical care for the assigned age group.
• Physical ability to frequently lift/carry over 75 lbs, push/pull over 100 lbs, bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of Critical Care experience (for ASU RN).
• PALS certification preferred.
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia (e.g., CAPA) preferred.
• 1 year of experience in preoperative, perioperative, or post-anesthesia care.
• Experience in patient assessment, education, and care planning for perioperative patients.
• Prior experience in discharge planning and coordination.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $57.11 - $73.91 per hour, depending on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differentials, or other compensation.