RN Manager

Location : 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus NJ
On-site / FT 40 : Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000

What We Offer

• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note : That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary

You will supervise, provide training, coordinate, and monitor activities of nursing staff. Additionally, you will provide comprehensive care management, care coordination, health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support services, and referral to community and social support services through person-centered care planning.

What You Will Do

• Provide nursing assessment, analysis of lab results, etc. and communicate to team members in written and oral presentation as appropriate
• Coordinate care management across all medical care providers (including psychiatry) by understanding and valuing the roles and responsibilities of other team members, expressing professional opinions and resolving differences of opinion quickly, providing and seeking consultation, and fostering shared decision making
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous psychiatric injections, including long-acting antipsychotics and other psychotropic medications, per provider orders.
• Perform phlebotomy for labs commonly required in psychiatric care (e.g., lithium levels, CBC, metabolic panels, clozapine monitoring, etc.).
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, infection control, and HIPAA protocols.
• Support psychiatric providers with clinical coordination, including verifying medication schedules and lab results.
• Provide medication and treatment related education to consumers and family members, including medication purpose, side effects, and lab monitoring schedules
• Offer on-site as well as outreach services (including transport of consumers)
• Work with administrative staff to ensure that all services are documented based on billing and regulatory standards; collects information on consumers' insurance and reflects all demographic data

What We Need to See

• Must have an R.N. degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years' experience working within a behavioral health setting.
• Familiarity with psychiatric medications, including clozapine, lithium, and LAIs. Performing phlebotomy.
• Valid NJ RN License
• Valid CPR Certification
• Phlebotomy Certification or experience preferrable
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance

Don’t believe you meet all the preferred requirements?

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.