Psychiatric RN

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton seeks a professional nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services to consumers, conduct medical and mental health assessments, administer medications, and coordinate care during home visits. The role emphasizes documentation, patient education, and collaboration with care teams.

The position requires strong communication and the ability to liaise with community providers to support ongoing care and crisis response for consumers.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN required.
• Experience with medical and mental health assessments preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical and/or mental health assessments and evaluations.
• Administer and monitor medications.
• Coordinate medical care and follow-up.
• Conduct home visits, sick visits and first-aid.
• Maintain consumer medical records.
• Provide medication education/nutritional counseling for consumers, families and staff.
• Consult with other program staff regarding consumer health issues and medication.
• Serve as liaison and advocate to community service providers for ongoing, emergency and other forms of medical, mental health, crisis care, etc. for consumers

Skills

Nursing

Med administration

Care coordination

Home visits

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing nursing services to consumers

Essential Functions

• Conduct medical and/or mental health assessments and evaluations.
• Administer and monitor medications.
• Coordinate medical care and follow-up.
• Conduct home visits, sick visits and first-aid.
• Maintain consumer medical records.
• Provide medication education/nutritional counseling for consumers, families and staff.
• Consult with other program staff regarding consumer health issues and medication.
• Serve as liaison and advocate to community service providers for on-going, emergency and other forms of medical, mental health, crisis care, etc. for consumers