Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Contract Float Pool) RNBH 0527 IS#01

Location: Belle Mead NJ
Job Type: 13-Week Contract (Potential Extension)
Shift: Day Shift (6:45 AM 7:15 PM)
Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
Holiday Requirement: None
On-Call Requirement: None
Floating: Required within facility

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health to provide high-quality patient-centered care in an inpatient setting. This role involves comprehensive assessment treatment planning implementation and evaluation of care for patients with behavioral health needs.

The RN will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and may float across units to support patient care operations.

• Perform comprehensive nursing admission assessments identifying patient strengths risks and treatment needs
• Develop implement and update individualized treatment plans (ITP)
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols
• Monitor and document patient responses to medications and interventions
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and care planning
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Review patient charts and physician orders at the start of each shift
• Transcribe and co-sign medication orders within required timeframes
• Conduct psychoeducational nursing groups as scheduled
• Support crisis intervention suicide prevention and therapeutic milieu management
• Follow restraint and seclusion protocols when required
• Educate patients and families using culturally competent approaches
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies safety standards and regulatory guidelines
• Assist in mentoring and orienting new staff and students
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• Active New Jersey RN License or Multistate Compact License
• BLS Certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient behavioral health experience
• Strong EMR documentation and computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 3 years of behavioral health nursing experience
• Float pool experience

• Inpatient Behavioral Health Nursing
• Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
• Medication Administration
• Therapeutic Communication
• Suicide Risk Assessment
• Seclusion & Restraint Protocols
• Patient & Family Education
• EMR Documentation
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Safe Patient Handling

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Older Adults

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.