Psych Adult RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health (Night Shift)

Prime Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey seeks a Registered Nurse for the behavioral health unit to provide direct patient care on a nights shift. The RN will educate patients and families, perform assessments, administer medications, and respond to psychiatric crises, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and adherence to mental health standards within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
• Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• RNs treat patients, educate about mental and medical conditions, and provide emotional support to patients and families.
• RNs run therapeutic groups and provide psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint when needed.
• RNs record patient histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications.
• RNs assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation, and teach patients and families how to manage illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medications and physical therapy.

Skills

BLS Certification

Behavioral health knowledge

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Inpatient/outpatient nursing

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey seeks a Registered Nurse for the behavioral health unit to provide direct patient care on a nights shift. The RN will educate patients and families, perform assessments, administer medications, and respond to psychiatric crises, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and adherence to mental health standards within a hospital setting.