Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Per Diem Nights

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,601 - 87,794; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Unit at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. The RN will provide advanced nursing care for psychiatric patients in a state-of-the-art campus.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license (compact or state) with BLS and at least 1 year in psychiatric settings; ASN or Diploma required, BSN preferred. Per diem nights, weekend and limited weekday shifts offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required or approved compact license.
• BLS certification from AHA required.
• Minimum of one year psychiatric experience.
• BSN preferred; ASN or Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice and ANA ethics.
• Ensure safety and apply evidence-based practice.
• Report safety issues and medical errors promptly.
• Maintain knowledge of the psychiatric patient population.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to team members.
• Use nursing process to tailor care to patient needs.

Skills

Active RN License

BLS (AHA)

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Psychiatric experience

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Per Diem Nights

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109

Department: Psychiatry

Shift: Night; Per Diem

Pay Range: $47.62 – $63.73 per hour

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health Unit at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. The RN will provide advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions in a state‑of‑the‑art campus.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma; BSN preferred.
• Active RN License or approved compact license required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous psychiatric experience.

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem Night Shift.
• Must be available to work one (1) weekend shift per month.
• Must be available to work 2 shifts a month Monday–Friday.
• Must have availability for 1 Summer leave: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day.
• Must have availability for 1 Winter leave: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.

Essential Functions

• Provide nursing care in the healthcare system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assure awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Assure safety in practice and incorporate principles of evidence‑based practice by maintaining self‑knowledge and advancing knowledge of the patient care team.
• Report identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (e.g., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• Maintain knowledge of the patient population served.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to appropriate team members and collaborate with other patient care providers.
• Set and evaluate priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• Utilize the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and individualize the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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