Per Diem RN — Behavioral Health & Compassionate Care

Prime Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey seeks a Registered Nurse to join its behavioral health team on a per diem basis. You will perform RN duties, educate patients, monitor treatment, and provide emotional support to patients and families.

Responsibilities include recording histories, assisting with diagnostics, administering medications, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Understanding interdisciplinary treatment team processes in behavioral health.
• Familiarity with continuum of care for behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients, educate about conditions, provide emotional support.
• Record medical histories, assist with diagnostics, and monitor care.
• Administer treatments and medications; support follow-up and rehab.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and care plans.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Mental health law knowledge

Behavioral health team process

Inpatient/outpatient behavioral health

Job description

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey seeks a Registered Nurse to join its behavioral health team on a per diem basis. You will perform RN duties, educate patients, monitor treatment, and provide emotional support to patients and families.

Responsibilities include recording histories, assisting with diagnostics, administering medications, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings.