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

Facilitate and Coordinate Total Patient Care

Documentation of Care

Maintain Professional Development

Education of patient and family

Patient Advocate

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.

Preferred:

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

Required:

None

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:

Completion of Hunterdon Health’s approved behavior management training upon hire and annually thereafter

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).