NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is focused on providing a comprehensive range of health care solutions, and the Westchester Division is a major component of the hospital's Department of Psychiatry. When you join our outstanding nursing staff, you'll learn from a variety of challenges. You'll have opportunities to be involved with research projects and be called upon to provide nursing care that goes beyond the behavioral health spectrum, enriching your experience. Your continuing education is as important to us as it is to you. As a result, we encourage our nurses to explore and follow new interests. The Westchester Division has a long history of groundbreaking work in the field, and our contributions have helped shape treatment methodologies for a broad range of behavioral health disorders. The collegial atmosphere allows us to work as a team to provide compassionate care to our patients, and to interact with nurses throughout the hospital system. We are fully equipped to handle any behavioral health issues, from crisis to continuing treatment and for every age, from children to the elderly. Nurses work in the following four specialty areas: clinical, administrative, health education and research. The hospital is located on 214 acres in suburban Westchester County, New York. We have over 230 inpatient beds, numerous intermediate care programs, and extensive outpatient services. Our picturesque campus has been the home for psychiatric care, research and training since 1894, and is comprised of many historic buildings and houses, along with beautiful gardens and wooded areas. We also have an employee fitness center, golf course, and an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. The Westchester Division is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best nurses, and it shows in everything we do. Look more closely; we know you'll like what you see.

Our Nursing Department
The Westchester Division offers treatment programs in diverse areas of psychiatric care, with full-time, part-time, and flex-time positions available in the following behavioral health specialties:
• Child and Adolescent Services
• Eating Disorders
• Psychotic Disorders
• Addiction Recovery
• Acute and Chronic Mental Illnesses
• Mature Adult and Geriatric Mental Disorders
• Women's Specialty Program
Many patients have diagnoses that require continuing clinical skills in the medical arena.

Our Educational Benefits
We keep our staff informed of the latest thinking and up-to-date on innovative new procedures with education initiatives and training programs. 
• Access to our School of Continuing Education
• Educational resources in every clinical specialty
• Nursing management development programs
• Numerous graduate schools and advanced practice degree opportunities in the metropolitan area
• Tuition assistance benefits

Additional Benefits
• Opportunities for advanced clinical and holistic practice
• Weekly academic Grand Rounds
• Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards
• Mentoring opportunities with student nurses and psychiatric nurse externs
• On-site recreational facilities
• Off-site local child care resources

Your First Step
Bring your talents to NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Division, where compassionate care and the highest quality of treatment and support are our priorities for patients. Priorities for staff are job satisfaction, career advancement and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of patients. If you are an experienced behavioral health nurse or a new graduate, we encourage you to contact us at http://www.nyp.org/careers
to find out how to become part of our professional staff.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
 

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 

**PSYCHIATRIC NURSE EXTERN**

8 Hour Rotating Shifts

To qualify for our psychiatric nurse extern program:

• Enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program
• GPA of at least 3.0
• Successful completion of a fundamentals in nursing course
• Successful completion of at least one basic medical/surgical rotation
• Certification in BCLS, Health Provider Course
Interested Nursing Students should submit:
• Cover letter and resume
• Complete transcript
• Clinical Reference form a clinical instructor
• Copy of physical exam and immunizations
If you are hired, you will receive:
• Competitive hourly wage
• 4 days orientation
• Weekly group supervision with Patient Care Managers and/or Health Educators
• Opportunities to be based on units with eating disorder patients, children, adolescents, geriatric patients as well as acutely or chronically ill patients
• Tips on resume writing, interviewing skills and information on job opportunities at New York-Presbyterian from Nurse Recruiter
• Close supervision and guidance on unit from Registered Nurses

Send Information to:

Linda Espinosa, MS, RN
Director of Nursing and Patient Care Director of Inpatient Services
21 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains, NY 10605

FAX: 914-682-6998
E-mail: cjc9001@nyp.org