Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Screening Behavioral Health FT Night

Location: 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109 Req #: 0000230119 Category: Nurses Status: Full-Time Shift: Night Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center Department: Emergency Screening Pay Range: $46.48 - $62.09 per hour Job Overview RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health Unit at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Qualifications Required: ASN or Nursing Diploma Strong communication and organizational skills Proficient computer skills Preferred: BSN Prior experience with the psychiatric population Certifications And Licenses Required Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement BLS from the American Heart Association Scheduling Requirements Day Shift, 37.5 hours Full Time Monday – Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation Includes 3 weekday shifts and 2 weekend shifts per month Must work 2 major holidays and 2 minor holidays per year Essential Functions The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available. The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served. The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers. The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement. The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision InsuranceDisability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more! Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr