Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Community hospital

Cross training

Magnet recognized

Medical

PTO

Teaching Hospital

U.S. News best hospital

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health in Long Branch, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse focused on Behavioral Health to join a multidisciplinary team. You will perform initial assessments, devise individualized care plans, and administer prescribed medications with careful monitoring.

The role supports emotional and psychological care, and you will lead group therapy sessions and health education initiatives while coordinating discharge planning and aftercare with other professionals.

Qualifications

• BSN or higher from accredited program.
• Active, unencumbered RN license.
• 1+ years in behavioral health setting.
• Strong understanding of psychotropic meds and administration.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per ANA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and monitor effects and side effects.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families using therapeutic communication.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and educational workshops on mental health.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure holistic care including discharge planning and aftercare.

Skills

BSN or higher

RN license

Behavioral health exp

Psychotropic meds knowledge

ANA ethics

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