Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Intervention Prevention - Per Diem Nights

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Short‑/Long‑term disability

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs for healthcare & dependent care

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join an interdisciplinary team, coordinating the plan of care in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will manage the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation—while ensuring alignment with the medical treatment plan and providing limited laboratory services as needed.

The role requires an NJ RN license, BLS, and will involve working across care settings to support patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Non‑BSN candidates must enroll in a BSN program within 1 year and complete within 3 years.
• Current RN license in New Jersey (state). Multi‑state license acceptable.
• BLS required.
• Valid NJ driver’s license required for employees in Adult and Child Partial Programs.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: collect and organize subjective and objective data.
• Planning: identify problems and desired outcomes, develop documented plan of care.
• Intervention: implement interventions or orders per plan and medical treatment.
• Evaluation: assess effectiveness, modify care plan, document actions.
• Perform limited laboratory services: specimen collection, processing, quality control testing, and results recording.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care planning & documentation

Clinical judgment

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (New Jersey)

BLS certification

BSN enrollment if not held

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician. The RN utilizes the nursing care process consistent with their license and/or certification, including its initiation of culturally competent continuum of care in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The RN oversees coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care, ensuring consistency with the medical treatment plan. Responsibilities include the nursing care process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation, and may include limited laboratory services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment: orderly process of collecting and organizing subjective and objective data (physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural).
• Planning: identify problems and desired outcomes, develop documented plan of care that guides patient/family/ team.
• Intervention: implement specific interventions or orders consistent with the plan of care and medical treatment plan.
• Evaluation: assess effectiveness of interventions, determine conclusions, modify care plan, document required actions. This step may initiate reassessment and revisions.
• Perform limited laboratory services: patient identification, specimen collection, sample processing, quality control testing, instrument maintenance, monitor and record results, report critical values, maintain competency and certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & License:
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
  • Non‑BSN candidates must enroll in a BSN program within 1 year and complete within 3 years.
  • Current RN license in New Jersey (state). Multi‑state license acceptable.
  • BLS required.
  • Valid NJ driver’s license required for employees in Adult and Child Partial Programs.
• Experience: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at hire. Incumbents will receive training and required to achieve competency within 30‑60 days.
• Performance Expectations: Demonstrate ability to perform the department specific competencies listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential exposure to hazards of a hospital environment, bloodborne pathogens, infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

• Reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Extensive standing and walking, including stairs.
• Lifting 25‑50 pounds frequently; lifting 50‑100 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Pushing and pulling heavy equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the patient care unit or department leadership.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance