RN Registered Nurse - Short Term Care - Toms River, NJ

RN Registered Nurse - Short Term Care

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Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health
Department: Short Term Care (STC)
Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.97 per hour
Location: 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755

The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center is a 100‑bed acute care psychiatric facility offering inpatient and intensive outpatient programs. Registered Nurses assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for psychiatric patients in accordance with the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act and Barnabas Health policies.

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

• BLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

• BSN
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in an inpatient setting
• One (1) year experience in a psychiatric/chemical dependency field

• Full Time, Day

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, ensuring ethical practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Assures safety in practice, applying evidence‑based practice, communicating with the patient care team, and utilizing available resources.
• Reports identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors.
• Comprends the patient population served and supervises task delegation to appropriate team members.
• Consistently sets priorities and evaluates outcomes through appropriate interventions.
• Utilizes the nursing process to integrate care, individually tailoring the plan of care.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is a premier health care destination delivering patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine. We honor our commitment to creating healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As New Jersey’s leading academic health system, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey, improving health, education, and career opportunities for residents. We understand and meet evolving needs through community‑focused programs and educational initiatives.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.