Psychiatric RN
Location: Boonton, NJ
Job Type: Travel Contract
Company: Staffing Management Group
Category: Healthcare: Nursing
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Psychiatric RN (Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health)
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career by joining a dynamic behavioral health team? We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric RN who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary setting. As a Psychiatric RN, you will play a key clinical role by acting as the crucial link between patients, physicians, and support staff, all while contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment. This full-time opportunity offers a chance to provide essential care and make a direct impact on the lives of individuals facing behavioral health challenges.
Our team employs a Team Nursing model, giving you the platform to work closely with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and care managers. As a Psychiatric RN, you will be involved in developing, monitoring, and refining comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique behavioral health needs. By actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings, you will help ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Working as a Psychiatric RN allows you to utilize advanced technologies such as Omnicell for medication management and the EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for clinical documentation. Your expertise will be essential in supporting medication administration protocols, maintaining accurate records, and implementing crisis intervention techniques as needed. You will also play a pivotal part in discharge planning, ensuring that each patient’s transition from hospital to home or another care setting is safe, effective, and seamless.
If you are a motivated and compassionate nursing professional seeking a rewarding role in behavioral health, we invite you to apply for the Psychiatric RN position. Join us and help shape the future of psychiatric care while developing your clinical skills in a progressive, patient-centered environment. Click the application button to start your journey with our team today!
Psychiatric RN - Summary- Provide primary nursing care to patients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health issues
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
- Utilize advanced healthcare technology for medication and documentation processes
- Contribute to a patient-centered environment focused on safety, quality, and compassion
- Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings with physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and treatment effectiveness
- Collaborate closely with social workers and care managers to coordinate safe and effective discharge plans
- Manage and dispense psychiatric medications using the Omnicell automated system, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols
- Maintain accurate, real-time clinical documentation and progress notes within the EPIC EHR system
- Implement de-escalation techniques and crisis stabilization protocols as needed to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
- Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs are met throughout the care process
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
- Proficiency in using EPIC EHR and Omnicell medication management systems
- IV certification is not required for this position
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communicator, able to work effectively within a team-oriented environment
- Compassionate, patient-focused, and committed to delivering the highest standards of care
- Adaptable and able to respond effectively to crisis situations within the behavioral health unit
- Shows proficiency with technology and electronic health record systems
- Position is open to qualified applicants with backgrounds in psychiatric and behavioral health nursing
- Opportunity to contribute to an innovative behavioral health program and learn from experienced colleagues
- Join a mission-driven organization committed to advancing the quality of psychiatric care
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button to take the first step in joining our dedicated team