Night Shift Psychiatric RN – Full-Time Behavioral Health

Premiere Healthcare Staffing; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning hospital partners

Dedicated career specialist

Immediate and flexible opportunities

Tailored career pathway

Job summary

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for a psychiatric unit in Dover, NJ. This assignment is 12 weeks, full-time with night shifts.

The RN will treat patients, educate families, run therapeutic groups, assist with crisis intervention, and document histories and care plans.

Active NJ RN license and current BLS are required; minimum 1 year in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
• Experience with interdisciplinary treatment teams and behavioral health programming.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
• Minimum one year RN experience in psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education to psychiatric patients.
• Record medical histories, perform diagnostics, and monitor treatments.
• Lead therapeutic groups and participate in crisis intervention.
• Assist with seclusion and restraint as required.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and self-care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Mental health knowledge

Behavioral health experience

Team-based care

Psychiatric nursing

Job description

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for a psychiatric unit in Dover, NJ. This assignment is 12 weeks, full-time with night shifts.

The RN will treat patients, educate families, run therapeutic groups, assist with crisis intervention, and document histories and care plans.

Active NJ RN license and current BLS are required; minimum 1 year in psychiatric nursing preferred.