Registered Nurse (RN), Involuntary Child & Adolescent Psych Unit Per Diem
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Job Overview:The Psychiatric Inpatient program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC) comprises of six inpatient units with a total bed capacity of 110. The inpatient program admits patients five years of age or older who meet the criteria for inpatient admission. The program provides 24-hour-a-day, multidisciplinary, intensive treatment for patients with acute psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, and patients with autism and intellectual disabilities with varying medical complexities. The inpatient behavioral health services offer people with acute psychiatric crises who urgently require a safe environment, a supportive and structured milieu, and intensive psychiatric and physiological therapeutic intervention. The treatment program combines these elements into a unique and effective treatment program.The Child inpatient unit is a 40-bed unit consisting of both crisis, intermediate, and DD bed availability. The experienced nurse, along with a multidisciplinary team, collaborates on treatment goals that will be implemented to help treat patients with psychiatric and/or behavioral issues.This per diem position supports Day Shift [7:00AM 7:30PM].Qualifications:* Active New Jersey RN License or approved RN license required* ASN or BSN required* AHA BLS prior to start date required* Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Health Nursing required* Previous experience in Med Surg, Telemetry, and/or ER Nursing a plus* Psychiatric-Mental Health certifications and/or national nursing certifications preferredEssential Functions:The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and administers individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, TJC requirements and other regulatory agencies. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center. Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds, including a 120-bed long-term care center, and Trinitas Regional Medical Center is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.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.Equal Opportunity EmployerRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer