RN / Registered Nurse - Crisis Unit
About The Position
Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of Legacy’s Group Home Nursing. Group Home Nursing Located on Legacy’s main campus in Mount Holly, NJ, the Nursing Station supports 8 group homes. The site is also home to the Mary A. Dobbins school. All Youth served are special needs youth or mental health diagnosis with mood Dysregulation. Youth attend groups after school provided by interdisciplinary team members. Youth ages range from 12 to 21 years old. The RN position provides psychiatric nursing services to children and adolescents with special needs and mental health diagnoses, working in collaboration with a supervisory Psychiatrist through verbal and electronic communication. About Legacy Treatment Services Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth. Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Requires a minimum of three years of psychiatric nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse License in New Jersey or multistate license
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to manage physical crises and potential exposure to communicable diseases are required
Responsibilities
- Conducting 2 one-hour health groups per week
- Attending required meetings
- Assessing and interpreting consumer data, and delivering age-appropriate developmentally informed care
- Educating staff on medications and reviewing medication logs
- Supporting multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Salary: $30 to $42 / hour - experience / education
- Schedule: Monday through Friday / 10 am – 6 pm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
