Behavioral Health Registered Nurse- Per Diem Tier 3 BHU

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of nursing care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Requirements

• Experience: 0–1 years required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Education: Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current NJ RN License; must meet Educational/Regulatory Requirements per the Nursing Administrative Manual (Department Specific policy).

Pay

$66.52 – $66.52 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program including free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.