Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Incredible Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health seeks an RN specialized in Behavioral Health to join a hospital network in Long Branch, NJ. The role covers inpatient and outpatient care, medication administration, and patient-family support within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, group sessions, and discharge planning. A BSN or higher and an active NJ RN license are required, with 1+ year in behavioral health preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN (or higher) from an accredited program.
• Active, unencumbered RN license.
• At least 1 year experience in behavioral health setting.
• Strong knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments and develop care plans with a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor effects and side effects.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families using evidence-based communication techniques.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and educational workshops on mental health topics.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals on discharge planning and aftercare.

Skills

Behavioral health

Psychotropic meds

Medication administration

ANA ethics

Patient confidentiality

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Long Branch, NJ area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Behavioral health, Counseling, Intake, Medication side effects, PTSD, Psychosomatic Medication Interactions, Suicide and self harm risk assessment, or Therapeutic nurse/patient relationship.

• Shift(s) available: day shift, night shift, and mid shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), Community hospital, Cross training, Magnet recognized, Medical, PTO, Teaching Hospital, U.S. News best hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• 1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment
• Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols
• Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in consultation with a multidisciplinary team
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for efficacy and potential side effects
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, using evidence-based therapeutic communication techniques
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and educational workshops on topics related to mental health and well-being
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to patient care, including discharge planning and aftercare support

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Salary: $70,920 to $117,990 /year