Registered Nurse; Eating Disorder Partial Hospital Program - Princeton, NJ Day Shift

Position: Registered Nurse (Eating Disorder Partial Hospital Program) - Princeton, NJ - Full Time (Day Shift)

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Why Join Our Team?

The Eating Disorder Partial Hospital Program is a specialized program working solely with patients struggling with eating disorders in an outpatient setting.

This role blends medical monitoring with therapeutic engagement, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of physical health and mental wellness.

Treatment provides a structured environment to challenge and decondition eating disorder fears surrounding food and weight, while engaging in psychological support for motivation, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, building a diversified self-concept and relapse prevention.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm OR 8:30am-5:00pm
• Closed on weekends.
• Voluntary program/not on a locked down unit.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient's physical and behavioral health needs on a continuous basis
• Respond to or assist with medical emergencies
• As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will participate in decision‑making, teaching, and coordination of care
• Provide initial and ongoing education to patients and their family
• Keep up to date with knowledge of medications, specifically psychotropic medications – including side effects, contraindications, therapeutic levels, and required/advisable health maintenance.
• Administer medications as prescribed by provider. This includes injectable forms of medications which may require outpatient coordination at the time of discharge to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate documentation and logs
• Collect vital signs, weight, height, waist circumference, urine drug screens as ordered or as it applies to standard policy
• Demonstrate strong organization, therapeutic communication, and leadership skills
• Adhere to all state nursing standards and policies as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures

Benefits You’ll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre‑tax dollars
• 403b Retirement Savings:
  Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment
• Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work‑life balance today’s world needs
• Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit‑eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment.

What We Require for this Role:
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required or in pursuit of required.

Related Work Experience

• 15 months of RN experience required.
• Experience working with patients with eating disorders preferred.
• Previous behavioral health experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

• Active NJ RN license required

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.

Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range: $40.80 - $60.34/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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