Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health - RNSM#001

Duration: 26 Weeks

• Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 hours (36 hours/week)
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (post-training)
• Training Period:
• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Approximately 4 weeks
• Note: Shift assignments may vary based on facility needs during the assignment

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Behavioral Health experience to join a psychiatric care setting in Syracuse, NY. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in a structured behavioral health environment, ensuring safety, stability, and therapeutic support.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, and experienced in managing patients with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions in a fast-paced setting.

• Administer medications, injections, IV therapy, and tube feedings
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and behavioral changes
• Record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
• Perform venipuncture and collect lab specimens (if certified)
• Provide wound care, dressings, and other physician-ordered treatments
• Assist patients with daily living activities including hygiene, feeding, and mobility
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic care environment
• Supervise and support LPNs, Graduate Nurses, and direct care staff
• Delegate tasks and evaluate care delivery outcomes
• Conduct patient rounds and assess ongoing care needs
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and external providers
• Assist with discharge planning and patient advocacy
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Support nursing leadership with reporting and operational activities

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – State of New York
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health or Psychiatric nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and patient needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Experience in psychiatric or state-operated behavioral health facilities
• Prior charge nurse or supervisory experience
• Experience working within interdisciplinary behavioral health teams
• Background in residential or community-based care settings

• RN License – New York (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.