Registered NURSE |Behavioral Health Services -Float Pool | Part Time Evening Shift

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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

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, we are looking for a Registered Nurse.

• Assessment
  • Identify and document initial observations and assess patient needs for immediate nursing action.
  • Systematically assess nursing needs to detect changes in the clinical picture.
  • Select, plan, evaluate, and document care based on assessment.
  • Intervene and document appropriately to meet educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.
  • Initiate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies.
• Direct Patient Care
  • Initiate and follow through with patient and family teaching.
  • Consult with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient condition.
  • Communicate relevant patient care information on shift‑to‑shift reports.
  • Utilize patient care standards in clinical practice.
  • Collaborate with all health‑care team members.
  • Document patient responses to treatment and progress toward discharge goals in the chart.
  • Complete Admission, Discharge, and Group documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Seek clarification of unclear or inappropriate physician orders.
  • Interpret clinical data and notify physicians promptly if immediate changes are indicated.
• Indirect Patient Care Activities
  • Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, presenting findings related to admission, discharge, and disease‑specific topics.
  • Apply principles of infection control and safety.
  • Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values statements.
  • Maintain customer service standards: respect, flexibility, confidence, professionalism, a pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness; respond in a timely, professional, caring, and respectful manner.
• Other Duties
  • Orient patients to the new environment and develop rapport.
  • Assist in data collection and analysis of quality of groups related to depression disorders and self‑harm reduction.
  • Effectively utilize the hospital computer system in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Assist other personnel as needed and respond to hospital codes within unit assignments.
  • Attend monthly unit meetings and mandatory in‑service programs; share information from conferences with colleagues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organization objectives.

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• BLS certification required.
• One year behavioral health experience with focus on admissions, discharges, and group management related to depressive disorders and self‑harm behaviors preferred.
• Clinical nursing skills for an experienced behavioral health RN.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency sufficient for the position.
• Ability to work semi‑independently under supervision of NM/ADN.

• BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with expected completion within three years.

$46.94–$66.43 per hour (Differentials: Weekend $2.25 per hour, Evening $10% night $12% / Charge Pay $2.25 per hour).

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans. Work‑life balance is prioritized with generous time‑off policy, vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs support ongoing professional development.

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