Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (Children's Crisis Intervention Services)

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high-quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties. Our network includes Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards, including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety and Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, stroke treatment, heart care, and various surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients, educate them about mental and medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and/or family members.
• Run therapeutic groups and perform psychiatric crisis intervention, including seclusion and restraint of patients.
• Record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests, and analyze results.
• Operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Teach patients and their families how to manage illness or injury, including diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

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

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $42.00 to $52.51 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

Saint Clare's Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

Schedule

• Part-time (greater than 59% FTE)
• Night shift