Staff Nurse – RN – Behavioral Health Inpatient– Nichols Cottage - Day-Evenings

Company: NewYork-Presbyterian
Location: White Plains
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Experience The Essence of Who We Are, Person-Center Care Is At Our Core Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented nurses continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program in the nation. It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction. At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger. You'll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. It’s the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And it’s your opportunity to enjoy flexible scheduling, shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us. Staff Nurse – RN – Behavioral Health Inpatient– Nichols Cottage - Day/Evenings In this role you will be working in a general acute child/adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit with various types of psychiatric, behavioral and adjustment problems that affect their family, community and school life. Our purpose is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for adolescents to work on psychiatric, behavioral and adjustment issues. Our duty is to help patients effectively communicate their issues and concerns in a socially acceptable and productive way. Services include structured therapeutic milieu, medication management, family and group therapy, on unit classroom and community-based resource support. This is a full-time (40hrs) day/evening rotating shift (3/12 hrs and an additional 8hrs (biweekly), including rotating weekend (Saturday & Sunday) coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester Behavioral Health. Preferred Criteria - At least one year of RN experience and/or capstone or a senior clinical rotation with a preceptor - Nursing Certification/s Required Criteria - Bachelor’s degree in nursing - Current New York State RN license - BCLS certification - Knowledge of nursing process: social, behavioral, biological and physical science - Knowledge of current health care environment - Knowledge of customer service principles - Knowledge of effective interpersonal communication skills - Knowledge of use of computer applications - Ability to analyze patient care data to deliver and evaluate care - New Grads must complete Nurse Residency Program Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses . - 2024 “Great Place To Work Certified” - 2024 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes - 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld - 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes - 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna - 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes - “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range: $128,149-$146,972/Annual It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

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