Registered Nurse Adolescent Unit
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Job Location:
Jersey, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Posting: Registered Nurse (RN) Adolescent Behavioral Health
Position Overview
Were hiring a compassionate clinically strong Registered Nurse (RN) to support an Adolescent Behavioral Health unit serving patients with psychiatric disorders as well as rehab/addiction and substance use treatment needs. This role delivers safe individualized evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Responsibilities
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Deliver evidence-based nursing care aligned with current standards policies and best practices
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Complete nursing assessments monitor patient status and escalate changes in condition appropriately
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Administer medications and treatments safely per provider orders and organizational policy
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Support a safe therapeutic environment including crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed
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Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans
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Provide patient/family education as appropriate and reinforce treatment goals
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Document assessments interventions and patient responses accurately and within required timeframes
Required Qualifications
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Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License
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AHA BLS/CPR certification (required within 60 days of hire)
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BSN in progress and/or willingness to obtain within three (3) years of hire
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Six (6) months of relevant nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in adolescent psych behavioral health substance use treatment rehab or acute/inpatient psychiatric settings
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Strong therapeutic communication skills and ability to remain calm in high-acuity situations
This Position has 2 openings both of which are part time.
Days - 6:45 am - 3:15 pm
AND
Evenings - 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
