RN - Per Diem MICA Unit - Samaritan Hospital - Specialized in Dual Diagnosis Treatment (Hiring Immediately)

Company: St. Peter's Health Partners
Location: Troy
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Samaritan Hospital Registered Nurse Our Behavioral Health Unit provides you the opportunity to work with mental health patients. We serve persons who are experiencing a severe psychiatric crisis and in need of an inpatient setting for safety, care and treatment to stabilize the immediate crisis. Treatment is individualized and quality care is provided that best suits the needs of our patients. There is an emphasis on maintaining safety, medication stabilization and the development of individualized coping skills in response to the crisis. Mental Health Unit or MICA Unit. MICA (Mentally Ill/Chemically Addicted) - This unit is a 14 bed unit. Drug addiction rehab program to help people suffering from both mental illness and substance abuse. Treating the two disorders as well as their interaction. The needs of the mentally ill/chemically addicted (MICA) client are unique. Our specialized MICA services, designed specifically for the dually diagnosed individual, are flexible to accommodate individuals with varying functional levels. What you will do: - Addresses the medical and psychiatric needs of patients experiencing mental health and substance abuse problems. - Affording all patients and their families with a professional, caring, and safe environment - Providing clinical and safety standards in order to ensure the highest quality of patient care - The RN is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient where assigned - Planning the nursing care needed, including spiritual, emotional and physiological needs. Once planned, the RN is responsible for seeing that the plan of care is carried out through performance and or leadership of supervised personnel and that the plan of care is evaluated - The RN is directly accountable to the Nurse Manager for the quality of patient care delivered - The RN modifies and delivers care that is specific to the age, growth and development of patients according to the unit scope of services - When serving in the charge role, the RN is responsible for clinical and leadership functions, for assessing the needs of each patient and planning the nursing care needed to meet those needs What you will need: - A NYS License - BLS Required - Registered Nurses must possess the ability to assess, plan, direct, intervene and evaluate patient care - The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written - 1 year of RN experience preferred Pay Range: $36.50 - $49.95 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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