Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

St. Michael's Medical Center; Newark, New York (NJ, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a renowned medical center committed to quality and compassion. As a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health, you will play a crucial role in treating and supporting patients with mental health conditions. Your responsibilities will include providing emotional support, running therapeutic groups, and educating patients and families about managing their health. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and best practices in patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and educate them about mental and medical conditions.
• Run therapeutic groups and provide emotional support to patients.
• Record medical histories and administer treatment and medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Mental Health Support

Therapeutic Communication

Crisis Intervention

Medication Administration

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Facility

Saint Michaels Medical Center

Location

US-NJ-Newark

ID

2025-203411

Category

RN

Position Type

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

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Responsibilities

Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients* and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients* medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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

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