Putnam Hospital Center·Carmel, New York
The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within the behavioral health unit. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, adhering to hospital policies, and providing respectful care tailored to individual patient needs.
At Putnam Hospital, our team members value open communication, continuous learning, and making a difference every day.
Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork.
Our departments are small, so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership.
We invite you to explore this unique opportunity, take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about.
JOB SUMMARY: Develops and maintains an environment which supports service excellence behaviors.
Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and/or employees by being aware of the safety and health policies of the hospital and adhering to and enhancing these policies via the identification/reporting/correcting of unsafe conditions.
Complies with established department/hospital policies, rules and regulations.
Demonstrates the knowledge and judgment needed to utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate each patient’s nursing care.
Demonstrates respect for the rights of all patients and provides considerate, respectful care focused on each patient’s individual needs.
Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for his/her own work performance.
Acquires, maintains and demonstrates current knowledge and competency in nursing practice.
Demonstrates a commitment to service excellence and quality improvement.
Demonstrates a leadership role through clinical practice, supervision and teaching.
Demonstrates competent clinical and decision making skills.
Demonstrates the ability to assess, treat and care for the unique needs of geriatric patients.
Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Licensure/Registration/Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BLS required Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials: RN,BLS
Company: Putnam Hospital Center
Unit: 935
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: No
$44.88-$68.11
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State. A valid BLS certification is also required for this position.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
