Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc.; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Health and wellness coverage

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc. in Summit, New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team. Candidates will assess and respond to patient needs, conduct safety checks, and administer medications under physician guidance.

This position requires a current New Jersey RN license and a preference for BSN or similar educational background. Generous benefits include competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience or two years of medical/surgical experience.
• Leadership, strong clinical skills, and high motivation are essential.
• Current New Jersey RN licensure is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to medical needs of patients under physicians' guidance.
• Conduct safety checks and implement appropriate behavioral management techniques.
• Monitor, report, and document patient behaviors and overall well-being.
• Administer medications and perform treatments as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Leadership skills

Strong clinical skills

High motivation

Education

Current New Jersey RN licensure

BSN/BS preferred

Graduate of NLN accredited program preferred

ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to medical needs of patients under the guidance of the physicians.
• Conduct safety checks and implement appropriate behavioral management techniques.
• Monitor, report, and document patient behaviors and overall well being.
• Administer medications and perform treatments as needed under the guidance of treatment team.
• Maintain the core values and mission of Summit Oaks Hospital.

Benefits for RN

• In‑house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition‑to‑Practice Orientation (could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey RN licensure; BSN/BS preferred.
• Minimum requirements are one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience, or two (2) years of medical/surgical experience with proven leadership, strong clinical skills, and high motivation.
• Graduate of NLN accredited program preferred.
• ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred.
• CPR certification required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.