RN Registered Nurse - Crisis Receiving Stabilization; Millstone, NJ

Job Title:

RN |

Location:

Monmouth Medical Center (300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740) | Department:
Crisis Receiving Stabilization | Shift: Night | Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.06 per hour

• ASN or Nursing Diploma.
• Licensed as Registered Nurse for 3 to 5 years with 1 to 3 years experience in the Mental Health field.
• Strong communication, organizational and computer skills.
• BSN preferred (must be completed within 5 years upon hire).
• National Certification preferred.

• BLS.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• NJ Driver's License.

• Provides psychiatric and medical services for adult clients within a psychosocial milieu.
• Assists the psychiatrist with medication clinic responsibilities.
• Administers medication orally and parenterally, schedules and documents physical exams and lab tests.
• Performs AIMES Screenings, nursing assessments, intakes, consults and maintains a case load and all pertinent clinical documentation.
• Facilitates groups and participates in department QA/QI.
• Reports identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors.
• Ensures knowledge of patient population and adherence to ethical standards of practice per the ANA code of ethics.
• Maintains evidence‑based practice standards, records, and nursing protocols.
• Administers medication and provides medication education to patients and families.
• Assists the psychiatrist in medication clinics, reviewing lab reports and abnormal results, and relays information to the treatment team.
• Assists in patient billing through accurate record keeping of client attendance in groups and activities daily, and medication clinic services.
• Coordinates medical and nursing care for program clients, obtaining medical histories and documenting care.
• Completes nursing assessments, problem lists, data collection, and performance improvement projects.
• Develops and facilitates group work concerning medication and general health education.
• Integrates psychosocial, physical, nutritional and rehabilitation needs into patient care and discharge planning, demonstrating cultural awareness.
• Maintains standards of nursing care that are evidence‑based, outcome driven, and aligned with hospital policies and the ANA code of ethics.
• Participates in multidisciplinary staff meetings and presents treatment recommendations and progress reports.
• Assists other program staff with medical information and physician orders interpretation.
• Provides all necessary nursing services and supportive counseling to mental health consumers on an ongoing basis.
• Schedules physical exams for patients and follows through with all required medical care.
• Updates patient medical records and completes documentation of progress, goals, and program attendance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, 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 partner organizations such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.