Catholic Health·Town of Smithtown, New York
The RN is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and managing the care of psychiatric patients, including medication administration and progress documentation. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and provide emotional support and education to patients and families.
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Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years.
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Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown.
The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building.
Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community.
Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.
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Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.
Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities.
We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.
Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and overall management of care for the Psychiatric patient population Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education
Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing New Graduate Registered Nurses are welcome 1+ Years of RN experience working in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health/Mental Health preferred New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) required & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
Usd $55.13 - Usd $64.36 /Hr.
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Catherine of Siena Hospital is the largest in-patient psychiatric facility in Suffolk County, St.
Catherine's Department of Psychiatry provides holistic, patient-centered care and advocacy services for adults aged 18 and older with a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
Conditions treated include schizophrenia, and bipolar and depressive disorder conditions.
Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.
In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid New York RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications. Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health is preferred, though new graduates are welcome, and a BSN is desired.
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