Registered Nurse-Psychiatric S5

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the psych/behavioral health unit. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, using the nursing process, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Shifts run 7pm–7am on a full-time basis with rotating holidays and weekends. Applicants must hold a NJ RN license and BLS certification; ACLS/NALS/PALS may be required for certain specialties.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum of acute RN psych/behavioral health experience.
• Graduate of NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
• Current NJ RN license and BLS certification; ACLS/NALS/PALS may be required for some specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a group of patients using the nursing process.
• Communicate openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Supervise and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Psych/behavioral health nursing

Acute care

Patient care

Education

NLN accredited School of Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS

NALS

PALS

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

The Registered RN is a professional care-giver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self. Follows established policies and procedures. Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors. Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians. Applies Cooper core values. Other duties as required.

Experience Required

Two years minimum of acute RN psych/behavioral health experience.

Education Requirements

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse)
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers)
• Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NALS, PALS)

Special Requirements

Full time, 7pm-7am, rotating holidays and weekends.

Salary Min ($)

USD $48.72

Salary Max ($)

USD $73.64