Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych 101 Residency (February 2027)

Glens Falls Hospital · Glens Falls

Start Your Behavioral Health Nursing Career at Glens Falls Hospital

As a new graduate nurse in our Psychiatric Specialty Track (Psych 101), you'll participate in Glens Falls Hospital's Nurse Residency Program with a Magnet-recognized organization committed to nursing excellence and professional development. Designed to support the transition from nursing school to professional practice, Psych 101 combines a progressive clinical orientation, specialty behavioral health education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing mentorship throughout your first year. Working alongside experienced preceptors, you'll gain experience in both the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and Crisis Services Unit (CSU), caring for adult and child/adolescent patient populations while developing the therapeutic communication, critical thinking, and compassion essential to behavioral health nursing. Through interdisciplinary shadowing experiences and specialty education—including psychopharmacology, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, gender and sexuality, and other behavioral health topics—you'll build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as a behavioral health nurse.

What to Expect

Begin your residency with dedicated preceptor support and an individualized clinical orientation, rotating with your preceptor through the BHU and CSU
Gain hands-on experience caring for adult and child/adolescent patient populations across inpatient behavioral health and crisis care settings
Participate in interdisciplinary shadowing experiences with Behavioral Health Technicians, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Social Workers, and other members of the behavioral healthcare team
Six months of structured educational sessions complemented by specialty behavioral health education led by the Clinical Outcomes Nurse Specialist, including psychopharmacology, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, gender and sexuality, and other behavioral health topics
Ongoing mentorship and orientation support from a Clinical Nurse Educator throughout your first year
A professional development day focused on peer support, career development, and nursing excellence
Opportunity to begin your career with a Magnet-recognized organization and a structured Nurse Residency Program

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $38.00 to $43.00 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred; new hires will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire.
Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.

Build Your Nursing Career

At Glens Falls Hospital, we're committed to supporting your growth beyond your first year of practice. Through mentorship programs, tuition reimbursement, our Clinical Ladder Program, and ongoing professional development opportunities, you'll have the resources and support needed to build a rewarding long-term nursing career.

Glens Falls Hospital Nursing

Glens Falls Hospital is proud to be a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 10% of hospitals nationwide to earn this distinction. Magnet Recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, professional development, nursing leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement.

As a member of our nursing team, you'll experience shared governance, engaged leadership, and opportunities to grow your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Mission

Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here.

Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time & Part-Time Positions

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