Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health/Emergency Screening Per Diem Days

Req #: 0000259626 | Per Diem, Day Shift | Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Emergency Screening

About the Role

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3,200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Pay

$49.28 - $66.05 per hour. The compensation offered will depend on the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Schedule

• Per Diem, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Must be available to work one weekend shift per month
• Must be available to work 2 shifts per month, Monday–Friday
• Holiday requirements: 1 summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day) and 1 winter holiday (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day)

Qualifications

Required

• ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited Nursing Program
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability; must be willing to meet the needs of the unit
• Proficient computer skills
• Behavioral Health experience
• Minimum 2 years recent/current acute care hospital experience
• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• BSN
• ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards
• Adhere to ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics
• Ensure safety in practice, including reporting hazardous environments and medical errors
• Understand and address the needs of the patient population served
• Supervise and delegate tasks to appropriate team members
• Collaborate with other patient care providers
• Set and evaluate priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes
• Utilize the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and individualize plans to address specific patient needs
• Act as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.