Behavioral Health RN - Part-Time Day Shift (De-Escalation Focus)

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Clermont (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group, PA in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a behavioral health setting. You will coordinate care with the healthcare team and communicate with patients and families, upholding professional ethics.

The role requires strong nursing skills, teamwork, and de-escalation expertise, with responsibilities including patient assessments, care planning, and education.

Qualifications

• Behavioral health/de-escalation experience preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards; maintains professionalism and communicates effectively with the health care team

Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family regarding disease, care needs, wellness, safety, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Skills

Nursing skills

Team coordination

Communication skills

De-escalation

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

Virtua Medical Group, PA in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a behavioral health setting. You will coordinate care with the healthcare team and communicate with patients and families, upholding professional ethics.

The role requires strong nursing skills, teamwork, and de-escalation expertise, with responsibilities including patient assessments, care planning, and education.