Registered Nurse Per Diem - Behavioral Health Float Pool (23526)

respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Customer Service

respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with patient experience expectations.

Other Duties

Orients patients to new environment and develops rapport with patient.

Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality of groups as they relate to Depression disorders, and self-harm reduction.

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.

Assists other personnel as needed.

Be assigned to patient care in an emergency or " other duties as assigned".

Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to the area of assignment.

Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory scheduled in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.

Responds to hospital codes (Team 20, Dr. Strong, RRT and Code Blue) within assigned unit assignments.

Attends monthly unit meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• BLS Certification required.
• One-year behavioral health experience with a focus on admissions, discharges, and group management related to Depressive Disorders, and Self Harm behaviors preferred.
• Clinical nursing skills for an experience behavioral health RN.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Ability to work semi-independently under the supervision of NM/ADNs.

Education

BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

For Per-Diem Roles: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the specialty/department/unit is required

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• Behavioral Health Service Units
• Frequently prolonged standing/walking.
• Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown when required for infection control protocol; otherwise, behavioral health dress code; presentable street clothes.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.