Behavioral Health RN – Acute Care (Part-Time, Day Shift)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Acute Care Unit in Belle Mead, NJ. This position involves direct patient care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree or nursing diploma, with BSN in progress or planned within three years, NJ RN license, and BLS. At least six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency program participation is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in the Nurse Residency Program

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patients.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Identify ethical issues in the practice setting.
• Maintain competencies and certifications for accreditation and licensing.

Skills

Data collection

Assessment

Communication

Medication administration

Care planning

Collaboration

Education

Associate in Nursing/diploma of Nursing

BSN in progress / willing to pursue within 3 years

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Acute Care Unit in Belle Mead, NJ. This position involves direct patient care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree or nursing diploma, with BSN in progress or planned within three years, NJ RN license, and BLS. At least six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency program participation is expected.