Position Summary

Provides quality nursing care through the application of the nursing process using evidence based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience within the framework of Shared Governance.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.Facilitate and Coordinate Total Patient Care

2.Documentation of Care

3.Maintain Professional Development

4.Education of patient and family

5.Patient Advocate

6.Maintain Patient Safety

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Associates Degree AND 2 years of experience in the specialty area will be accepted in lieu of BSN.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Preferred:

Acute Care Psychiatric Experience

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Current NJ RN licensure and American Heart Association CPR certification

Preferred:

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse certification or other specialty certification.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Workplace violence training to be provided upon hire