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Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health Emergency Screening

RWJBarnabas Health, New Brunswick, NJ, United States


Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000245554

Category: Nurses

Status: Part‑Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Emergency Screening

Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Job Overview
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health Emergency Screening Department at the New Brunswick campus. Nurses in this department provide extraordinary care to adult patients with mental health diagnoses.

Qualifications

ASN or Nursing Diploma

Strong communication and organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

At least 1 year of RN experience required

BSN (or must be completed within 5 years upon hire) preferred

ER or Behavioral Health or Psychiatric experience highly preferred

Certifications and Licenses

BLS and ACLS certification

Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements

Day Shift, 24 hours per week, 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday, some weekend and holiday rotation

Part‑Time

Essential Functions

Provide nursing care within scope of practice and regulatory standards.

Ensure safety and uphold evidence‑based practice principles.

Report safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors.

Maintain knowledge of the patient population served.

Supervise and delegate tasks to appropriate team members, collaborating with other care providers.

Set and evaluate priorities through interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.

Act as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, integrating all aspects of care and individualizing plans.

Benefits and Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care/Dependent Care)

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts through partners

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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