RN-ED Screening Crisis Unit Full Time Day

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000174822
Category: Behavioral Health Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Community Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening

JOB OVERVIEW:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated RN for a Full Time Day position in our ED Crisis Unit at Community Medical Center.
Community Medical Center, is a 592-bed, fully accredited acute care hospital offering area residents world-class medical treatment with the comforts of hometown care. Opened in 1961, CMC has evolved into the state s newest teaching hospital with four residency programs and Ocean County s largest and most active health care facility caring for over 21,500 inpatients, 178,000 outpatients and 73,700 emergency department patients each year.

• The RN is an intricate part of the ED Screening Team assisting in caring for patients in Crisis in a Locked Unit.
• Team consists of Psychiatrist, RN, MHA & MH Screener
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
  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.