Inpatient Psych - New Graduate RN

Posted:
3/24/2026, 8:29:05 AM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Entry Level/New Grad

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

STATUS:   Full Time    
LOCATION:   Opportunities available at Clifton Springs Hospital and Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT:  Inpatient Psychiatric Units
SCHEDULE:  Rotating shifts / weekends /holidays

       

SUMMARY:

Step into your nursing career where compassion meets purpose. Our inpatient psychiatric units are looking for passionate new graduate RNs ready to make a real impact from day one. Here, every day is different — you'll build strong therapeutic connections, support patients through moments of crisis and recovery, and work alongside a dedicated team of experienced nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers who will mentor and champion your growth.

As an RN in our dynamic psych setting, you’ll gain hands-on experience with a diverse patient population, develop advanced assessment and de-escalation skills, and learn to blend empathy with clinical excellence. We’re committed to helping you transition from student to confident clinician through a supportive residency program, structured onboarding, and continuous professional development.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment where your voice matters and your compassion changes lives, this is where your nursing career begins — and where it can truly shine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Patient Care & Service: Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members

  • Planning & Communication: Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress

  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management: Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication

  • Compliance: Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Nursing

  • Registered Nurse license in New York State

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

EDUCATION:

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$38.66 - $51.91

CITY:

POSTAL CODE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.