Registered Nurse (RN), Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit
Req #: 0000170254
Category: Behavioral Health Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit
Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS,
655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Job Overview:
TRMC Adult Behavioral Health Closed Unit is a 27-bed Short Term Care Facility (STCF) designated by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services. The unit admits patients 18 years of age or older who meet the criteria for involuntary hospitalization. Patients are committed to involuntary admission after being deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. They are admitted for treatment and stabilization. The program provides 24-hour-a-day, multi-disciplinary, intensive treatment for patients with acute psychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment.
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.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum of 1 year RN experience in specialty in Behavioral Health
- An ability to perform all the competencies of the position is required for employment in the position
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Prior experience with psychiatric population
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full-Time
- Evening Shift
- 40 hours weekly
Essential Functions:
The Psychiatric Inpatient program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC) is comprised 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.
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 (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- 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
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