Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)- Part Time Day Shift Mount Holly

Virtua Health•Mount Holly, VT

5d•$46 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the RN coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with team members, patients, and patients’ families or significant others. The role requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics. This is a part-time, on-site position at Virtua’s Mount Holly location, working a 12-hour day shift for 24 total weekly hours. Behavioral health and de-escalation experience is preferred.

Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
Keep nursing skills current through ongoing education, journals, and other resources.
Have strong communication skills.
Be able to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
Hold a valid New Jersey RN license and present and maintain approved licensure in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health and de-escalation experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimens.
Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
Participate in clinical decision-making.
Educate patients and families or responsible parties about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
Delegate and monitor care provided by other members of the nursing department and healthcare team.
Apply standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
Participate in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
Maintain professional and departmental competencies.