Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Psychiatric Nurse in the Medical Department at the Monroe County Jail located in Rochester, NY.

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position, including every other weekend. Hourly rate: $43.00-46.00.

Job Responsibilities:

The Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. Other responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the PCM mental health liaison between the medical unit, facility staff, and psychiatric/psychological services outside the facility.
• Facilitates admission and placement of inmates/patients in forensic and community Mental Health facilities.
• Monitors all psychiatric/psychological services provided.
• Monitor the standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/ psychological standards.
• Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar.

Full Job Description: http://www.primecaremedical.com/wp-content/uploads/JD.NY-Registered-Nurse.pdf

Benefits:

Personalcare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health care (i.e., medical, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (i.e., HSA).
• Elective options for life insurance, as well as short & long-term disability.
• Generous PTO, Floating Holiday, & Sick leave package.
• 401k retirement with discretionary company match.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York.
• Clinical decision-making ability is required
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship