Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing - RNBH#012

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing

Location: Binghamton, NY 13904
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Shift: Mid Shift – 5x8 Hours (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Schedule Options: 2x12s + 2x8s or 5x8s Available
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality psychiatric nursing care in a behavioral health setting. The RN will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support patient treatment plans, medication administration, therapeutic interventions, and accurate clinical documentation while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer psychiatric medications for up to 25 patients per shift
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor patient conditions
• Complete shift notes, weekly/monthly documentation, and incident reporting accurately
• Support and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic patient care environment
• Collaborate with Mental Health Therapy Aides, providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Serve as Charge RN when assigned and assist with unit operations
• Monitor patient behaviors, safety concerns, and responses to treatment plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and patient progress discussions
• Ensure compliance with behavioral health nursing standards, facility policies, and patient safety protocols
• Follow infection control procedures and documentation guidelines
• Support crisis intervention and behavioral management when necessary
• Maintain effective communication with staff, patients, and leadership teams

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Previous Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing experience required
• Experience administering psychiatric medications preferred
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment practices and crisis intervention preferred
• Ability to maintain professionalism and support a therapeutic patient environment
• Flexibility to work assigned schedules and unit needs

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.