Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health in Somerville, NJ is hiring a Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health to join a multidisciplinary team. The role includes patient assessments, medication administration, and providing emotional support to patients and families in a behavioral health setting.

Shifts available day, night, and mid; employment types include full-time, part-time, and per diem. Benefits feature a 401(k), PTO, tuition assistance, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• BSN or higher from an accredited program.
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
• 1+ years experience in behavioral health (inpatient or outpatient).
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration protocols.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality per ANA guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

Education

BSN or higher from an accredited program

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Somerville, 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.

Job Details

• 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