Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - CRSC (5972)

Center For Family Services, Inc.; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO / Paid time off

401k Plan

Medical insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Center for Family Services is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center, a 24-hour psychiatric crisis setting for adults. This role supports assessment, treatments, and coordination with medical staff to deliver safe, compassionate care.

The position is part-time, day shift (Wednesdays, 12 hours). Eligible candidates must hold NJ RN licensure, CPR, and two years in behavioral health or related clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited RN program.
• Current State of New Jersey RN licensure.
• CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
• Minimum of two years in a behavioral health or related clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments at admission to the stabilization center.
• Record vital signs and perform routine health checks.
• Administer treatments and medications as ordered under supervision.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure infection control practices.
• Collaborate with medical providers to support patient care plans.
• Document care and complete required medical forms accurately.

Skills

Crisis stabilization experience

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN licensure in New Jersey

Job description

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - CRSC (5972)

*Sign on Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $750- $1500. Sign on Bonus depending on licensure. $1500 for LCSW, LCADC, RN, LPC, LMFT, and $750 for LSW, LPN, LAMFT, LAC.

Job Type/Status: Part Time - Day (Wednesdays, 12 hours))

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Registered Nurse for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center. This is a24-hour psychiatric crisis center for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center provides a nurturing and supportive environment where our consumers can receive therapeutic interventions for up to 24 hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse may perform the following responsibilities within their scope of practice and in accordance with applicable licensing requirements, regulatory standards, agency policy, and clinical supervision requirements:

• Complete Nursing Assessment of each consumer upon admission to the stabilization center.
• Completes and records vital signs including, but not limited to height, weight and blood pressure.
• Perform CLIA Waived rapid laboratory health and wellness tests such as pregnancy, blood sugar, urine drug screen and COVID-19.
• Administers treatments, injections and medications as ordered under the supervision of qualified medical staff.
• Maintains inventory of syringes and injection supplies.
• Helps consumers improve their coping abilities and knowledge of treatment, medication, and healthy lifestyle.
• Works with consumer's families to help improve the patient's abilities & help them deal with family member's mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
• Collaborate with other medical providers, including medical specialists, for consumers.
• Obtain Release of Information from consumer for the provider.
• Manage medication prior authorizations when necessary.
• Ensure that the Center's infection control activities operate in accordance with all regulatory guidelines.
• Provide patient care in a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
• Communicate in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter.
• Provide preventive care information that matches patient age, gender and health status.
• Assists medical staff with completion of required medical forms, monitoring of laboratory requirements and results.
• Document care provided or procedures performed accurately on consumer records in a timely manner.
• Complete incident reports according to policy in a timely, accurate manner.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality consumer care.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage consumer behavior.
• Participate in required staff trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in Center and Program performance improvement activities.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of consumer Crisis Plans as appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned within their scope of practice and in accordance with program policies, training, and regulatory requirements
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of an accredited, certified RN program.
• Current State of New Jersey RN licensure.
• CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
• Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional nursing experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric crisis, substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder, intellectual/developmental disability, or related clinical setting. Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and individuals with substance use disorder is required.

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.