Req #: 0000213767

Category: Behavioral Health Nursing

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Psy Residential Svc

Pay Range: $46.47 - $64.93 per hour

Location:

355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: PD RN

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Psych Residential Services

Req #: 0000213767

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $46.47 - $64.93 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated per hour wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County with advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across various disciplines. Jersey City Medical Center, among many accolades, has earned 14 “A” national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012, was awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, was named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located— in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred
• New Jersey Registered Nurse License and/or approved compact license required
• Valid New Jersey Registered Driver's License required
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Behavioral Health RN preferred
  
  

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem Day Shift
  
  

Job Description: The Department of Psychiatry Residential Services is currently seeking qualified candidates. Program Nurse will work with adult consumers residing in a 15-bed community-based group home who suffer from Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. The Program Nurse is responsible for providing ongoing evaluation, assessment, implementation and re-evaluation of individualized nursing plans and mental health treatment plans. They will train and educate consumers regarding medical and mental health needs through individual and group activities. Candidates should be innovative and creative and willing to expand 'outside the box' to develop successful therapeutic interventions for the consumers. Due to the resistant nature of the consumers, candidates will need to be patient and possess strong motivational skills. Our department is a work environment focused on growth for both the consumers and staff.

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!
  
  

Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits, creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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 have a unique impact on 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer