RN - Psychiatric Emergency, Per Diem, Variable Shifts

Prime Healthcare Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its award-winning team on a per diem basis. RNs perform direct patient care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the medical staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include documenting medical histories, assisting with diagnostics, administering medications, and supporting patient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
• Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients, educate patients about mental and medical conditions, and provide support to patients and families.
• Record patients' medical histories and symptoms, assist in diagnostics, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and aid in follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, diet, exercise, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Mental health laws

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its award-winning team on a per diem basis. RNs perform direct patient care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the medical staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include documenting medical histories, assisting with diagnostics, administering medications, and supporting patient rehabilitation.