Behavioral Health RN — Growth, CE & Tuition Reimbursement

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for behavioral health units. The role includes direct patient care, family teaching, and interdepartmental collaboration, with emphasis on admissions and discharge planning.

Requirements include NJ RN licensure, BLS, and at least one year in behavioral health care. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for this patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• BLS Certification required.
• One-year behavioral health experience with focus on admissions, discharges, and group management related to Depressive Disorders and Self Harm behaviors preferred.
• Clinical nursing skills for an experienced behavioral health RN.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient's needs for immediate nursing action.
• Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the patient to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture.
• Selects, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.
• Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care.
• Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching.
• Communicates relevant patient care information on a shift-to-shift report.
• Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment and progression toward discharge goals in chart.

Skills

RN license

Education

BSN or enrollment in BSN program

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for behavioral health units. The role includes direct patient care, family teaching, and interdepartmental collaboration, with emphasis on admissions and discharge planning.

Requirements include NJ RN licensure, BLS, and at least one year in behavioral health care. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for this patient-centered environment.