RN Full-time
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

REGISTERED NURSE - BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES (UNIT A-F) - FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (20786)

$48.82 - $69.09 / hour

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse. 

Requirements:

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

ASSESSMENT

Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient's needs for immediate nursing action.

Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the patient in order to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture.

Selects, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.

Assesses, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.

Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care.

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

Gives comprehensive patient care.

Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching.

Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition.

Communicates relevant patient care information on a shift-to-shift report.

Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.

Collaborate with all members of the health care team.

Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment and progression toward discharge goals in patient's chart.

Completes Admission, Discharge, and Groups in electronic medical records.

Seeks clarification of physician's orders that are unclear or inappropriate.

Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in management are indicated.

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES

Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients as it relates to admission/discharge, and groups on disease specific topics

Apply principles of infection control and safety. 

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with patient expectations.

Other Duties:

Orients patients to new environment and develops rapport with patient.

Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality of groups as they relate to Depression disorders, and self-harm reduction.

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.

Assists other personnel as needed.

Be assigned to patient care in an emergency or "other duties as assigned".

Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to the area of assignment.

Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory scheduled in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.

Responds to hospital codes (Team 20, Dr. Strong, RRT and Code Blue) within assigned unit assignments.

Attends monthly unit meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization. 

Position Qualifications:

  • Current NJ licensure as RN required.
  • BLS Certification required.
  • One-year behavioral health experience with a focus on admissions, discharges, and group management related to Depressive Disorders, and Self Harm behaviors preferred.
  • Clinical nursing skills for an experience behavioral health RN.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
  • Ability to work semi-independently under the supervision of NM/ADNs.

Education:

BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Job Setting/Physical Demands:

Behavioral Health Service Units

Frequently prolonged standing/walking.

Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown when required for infection control protocol; otherwise, behavioral health dress code; presentable street clothes.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range: 

$48.82 - $69.09 per hour | Differentials: 10% Evening / 12% Nights / $2.25 per hour weekend

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.  We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.  Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience. 

 

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