Job Description

Job Description

Req #: 0000172601

Category: Behavioral Health Nursing

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Involuntary Psych Child & Adol

Location:

NEW POINT CAMPUS, 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Overview

TRMC Child Involuntary Unit is a 13-bed- acute inpatient unit designated by the Department of Children and Family as Children s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS). The unit is licensed as a closed child/adolescent inpatient facility by the Department of Health and Senior Services. The unit admits patients five years old to 17 years old who need hospitalization due to the severity of their mental illness and dangerousness to themselves or others. The program provides 24-hour-a-day, multidisciplinary, intensive treatment for children with acute behavioral health, psychiatric disorders, and cognitive impairment.

Qualifications

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Must have RN experience in Behavioral Health Nursing
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred

• Bachelors in Nursing
• Psych Mental Health RN Board Certification

Certifications And Licenses Required

• BLS through American Heart Association upon hire
• ACLS Certification within 6 months of start date through American Heart Association
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or active Compact Registered Nurse License with New Jersey endorsement

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Part - Time
• 23.2 hrs. weekly

Essential Functions

Trinitas Regional Medical Center operates one of the most comprehensive departments of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry in New Jersey. Working in inpatient units, psychiatric nurses are assigned a caseload of patients and provide direct care to these patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress as well as educating the patient and their family regarding their condition. These nurses also supervise the overall schedule of their shift and work as part of an interdisciplinary team whose focus is providing the best possible care for their patients.

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 And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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