Registered Nurse (Inpatient Behavioral Health) - Princeton, NJ - Full Time (Day Shift)

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About the Role

Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to work the day shift within Princeton House Behavioral Health (PHBH). This position is within Wing 1 (Voluntary Psych/Dual diagnosis for psych) with 14 beds. We understand the unique recovery challenges of people with co-occurring disorders and treat both conditions simultaneously. That’s why people with both a mental health and substance use disorder receive specialized care at Princeton House. Outcomes show that this approach reduces the risk of relapse and improves the chances of long-term recovery.

Location: Princeton House Behavioral Health (905 Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ).

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a plan of nursing care based on goals derived from identified needs; revises the patients individualized plan of care as indicated
• Implements individualized nursing plan of care, consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Evaluates and documents patient responses to nursing care, and participates in evaluating and improving the delivery of care on the unit
• Demonstrates accuracy in entering medication orders on the computer and medication administration
• Provides appropriate coordination of care and intervention to patients undergoing a psychiatric or medical emergency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, or in pursuit of
• A registered nurse with an Associate’s Degree with greater than 5 years of clinical experience in a clinical specialty may be considered
• 15 months of RN experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Active RN NJ license required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA) to save pre-tax dollars
• 403b Retirement Savings: Employer contribution begins on Day 1 of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off benefits for work-life balance
• Prepaid tuition assistance for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment

Schedule

• Five evening shifts (7AM-3PM) per week
• Every other weekend required

Pay

Salary Range: $49.96 - $68.99/hour. As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.