Supervising Psychiatric Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Mental Health SALARY: $83,094LOCATION & HOURS: 260 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202, 8:00A-4:30PBENEFITS: Paid Time-Off Tuition Reimbursement NYS Retirement Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing Employee Assistance ProgramDESCRIPTION:The Albany County Department of Mental Health is seeking a Supervising Psychiatric Nurse. The incumbent will be re-sponsible for supervising and providing nursing services in the mental health clinic, as well as medical care for related conditions. The Supervising Psychiatric Nurse also coordinates the operation of nursing services with the psychiatric staff to ensure that the client's medical needs are evaluated and referred to the appropriate services. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Clinical Operations. Supervision is exercised over the Psychiatric Nurses and Registered Professional Nurses. Does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS:EITHER:A. Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience in professional nursing involving psychiatric clients; OR,B. Graduation from a School of Nursing approved by the New York State Education Department from a course approved by such department and three (3) years of experience in professional nursing involving psychiatric clientsSPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.Please submit a copy of your resume and letter of interest with this application.Minimum Salary: 83,094Maximum Salary: 83,094Salary Unit: Yearly