REGISTERED NURSE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - FLOAT POOL | FULL-TIME NIGHTS & E/O WEEKEND 11:[...]

Care Plus Bergen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 134,502,000 - 190,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education programs

Competitive shift differentials

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health Services. The role involves assessment, direct patient care, and collaboration with the health care team.

Requirements include NJ RN licensure, BLS, BSN or enrollment in BSN program with completion within 3 years. Prior behavioral health experience preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Current NJ RN licensure required.
• BLS Certification required.
• 1 year behavioral health experience preferred.
• BSN required or enrollment with completion within 3 years.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work semi-independently under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with behavioral health needs as part of a team.
• Deliver direct patient care and family education.
• Document care in electronic medical records and coordinate with leadership.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and infection control.
• Respond to codes and maintain patient safety.

Skills

NJ RN licensure

BLS Certification

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Semi-independent work

Education

BSN or enrolled in BSN program

Job description

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: REGIS009519

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse.

Requirements:

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

ASSESSMENT

Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient's needs for immediate nursing action.

Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the patient in order to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture.

Selects, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.

Assesses, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.

Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care.

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching.

Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition.

Communicates relevant patient care information on a shift-to-shift report.

Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.

Collaborate with all members of the health care team.

Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment and progression toward discharge goals in patient's chart.

Completes Admission, Discharge, and Groups in electronic medical records.

Seeks clarification of physician's orders that are unclear or inappropriate.

Interprets clinical data and notifies the physiological promptly if immediate changes in management are indicated.

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES

Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients as it relates to admission/discharge, and groups on disease specific topics

Apply principles of infection control and safety.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with patient experience expectations.

Other Duties:

Orients patients to new environment and develops rapport with patient.

Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality of groups as they relate to Depression disorders, and self-harm reduction.

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.

Assists other personnel as needed.

Be assigned to patient care in an emergency or " other duties as assigned".

Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to the area of assignment.

Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory scheduled in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.

Responds to hospital codes (Team 20, Dr. Strong, RRT and Code Blue) within assigned unit assignments.

Attends monthly unit meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications:

Current NJ licensure as RN required.

BLS Certification required.

One-year behavioral health experience with a focus on admissions, discharges, and group management related to Depressive Disorders, and Self Harm behaviors preferred.

Clinical nursing skills for an experience behavioral health RN.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Ability to work semi-independently under the supervision of NM/ADNs.

Education:

BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date.

Job Setting/Physical Demands:

Behavioral Health Service Units

Frequently prolonged standing/walking.

Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown when required for infection control protocol; otherwise, behavioral health dress code; presentable street clothes.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$46.94-$66.43/ Hour DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND $2.25 PER HR EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.25 PER HR

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Registered Nurse.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

*BLS

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