Registered Nurse RN

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB SUMMARY

As an integrated healthcare system with an outstanding national reputation, we re proud to offer nursing opportunities on a scale few healthcare systems can match!
We welcome you to come and be part of a team that offers professional growth opportunities, as well as a working culture that places a high value on teamwork and relationship-building.
Our Registered Nurses assess, plan, implement, and evaluate 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 to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Registered Nurse will demonstrate Barnabas Health’s philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers Program Certification
• Minimum two (2) years experience in an inpatient setting preferred
• One (1) year experience in a psychiatric/chemical dependency field preferred
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Additional experience preferred based upon specific department needs

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Day Shift, 40 hours per week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 Behavioral Health Center
• All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence
• The Registered Nurse will demonstrate concern and consideration in supporting the RWJBH philosophy of Total Quality Management in all dealings with both internal and external customers

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.