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RWJBarnabas Health

RN Registered Nurse - Adult Psych (Toms River, NJ)

RWJBarnabas Health, Toms River, New Jersey, us, 08757

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RN Registered Nurse - Adult Psych (Toms River, NJ) Organization:

RWJBarnabas Health

Location:

1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755

Facility:

Central Jersey Behavioral Health

Department:

Adult Psych (AP)

Status:

Full-Time

Shift:

Day

Pay Range:

$46.90 – $63.97 per hour (anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.)

Note:

The compensation offered will depend on candidate's education, skills and experience.

Responsibilities The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for psychiatric patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey and the policies and procedures of the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center.

All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out at the highest level of competence, demonstrating concern and consideration. The Registered Nurse will actively apply Barnabas Health's philosophy of Total Quality Management in all interactions.

Essential Functions

Provides nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.

Ensures safety, applies evidence-based practice, and maintains knowledge of patient population.

Reports identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors.

Supervises and directs delegation of tasks to team members and collaborates with other care providers.

Sets and evaluates priorities through interventions with measurable outcomes.

Utilizes the nursing process to integrate care and individualize the plan of care for specific patients.

Qualifications

ASN or Nursing Diploma

Strong communication and organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Certifications and Licenses Required

BLS certification

Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Preferred

BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient setting

One (1) year experience in a psychiatric/chemical dependency field

Scheduling Requirements

Full Time

Benefits and Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

About RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we provide innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research.

Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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