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Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric, G-18
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services - Nursing
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $109,863 to $118,335
Rest of State - From $91,776 to $100,248
(Salary may differ from what is listed for an agency and/or location. See HELP job postings for specific salary.)
Career Ladder Information
Below is a listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
| Title | Grade |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric | 18 |
| Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric | 20 |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Psychiatric | 22 |
| Assistant Director Nursing 1 Psychiatric | 61 |
| Director Nursing 3 Psychiatric | 64 |
Job Description
The Department of Civil Services Division of Classification & Compensation has consolidated the majority of registered nurse titles effective December 22, 2022. Please click here for a listing of impacted titles including old and new title information.
As a Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric, you would, perform the duties of a Registered Nurse 1 and provides direct nursing care and services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, or substance use disorders in facilities and programs operated by the Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Possession of license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.
Additional Requirements for Appointment
Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: In some agencies, the names of all prospective employees will
- be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL), maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s);
- be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC). You must report all convictions. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal law;
And may
- be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names appear on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
You are responsible for payment of all required fees.