RN FLOAT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Kingston
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an
assigned clinic or clinical area, including, but not limited to,
inpatient Mental Health and Psychiatric Emergency Department,
following the nursing processin accordance with established
procedures, implements infection control protocols, and ensures
compliance with regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide
direct nursing care to patients by assessing their physical,
psychological, emotional, and spiritual status. Develop a plan of
care consistent with the patients condition and annotate medical
records in accordance with established procedures, regulatory
requirements, and provide information to clinical and support staff
to facilitate continued proper nursing care. Include the patients
and family in the process of care planning. Perform comprehensive
patient assessments, noting any improvement or deterioration in the
patients condition, and implement and evaluate nursing care
accordingly. Assess patients and administer treatments,
medications, and general care according to the nursing plan of
care, best practices, established protocols and medical orders to
treat actual or potential disorders and to optimize the physical
and mental well-being of the patients. Operate specialized medical
equipment. Evaluate and documents patients responses to a care
regimen and adds to, changes or resolves interventions in the
nursing plan of care and/or collaborates with providers regarding
the need to revise the treatment plan. Collaborate with appropriate
members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care for
patients. Provide education to the patient and family about
medication, medical treatments, disease-specific information, and
follow-up care. Participate in discharge planning in collaboration
with other health care providers and community resources to ensure
full utilization of support services which address patient needs.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities to ensure provision of
optimum care and follow-up for patients. Ensure continuity of
nursing care by communicating a comprehensive handoff during
transition to another nurse. Advocates the patients bill of rights
and advocates on behalf of patients and families to ensure
continuity and understanding of care given. Timely participation in
continuing education programs and in-service education to provide
the most appropriate nursing care. Comply with hospital policies
and procedures. Actively participate in the performance improvement
process, including data collection, analysis, plan for change and
implementation of changes. Precept and mentor newer staff on the
assigned unit. Attend staff meetings. Provide break relief coverage
across clinical areas to ensure continuity and quality of patient
care. Perform other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2
years of behavioral health nursing experience required. EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a limited permit to practice
nursing, issued by the New York State Education Department, or a
valid license and current registration, issued by the New York
State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS
required.
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