Advanced Practice Nurse - (APN)

JOB SUMMARY

About Christian Health:We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our TeamAcross our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

When you join our team you become a part of our mission which is to foster health, healing and wellness for people of all ages in a compassionate and loving environment consistent with the Christian principles on which we were founded.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join our Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health (RRBH). The APN will work with behavioral health clients with co-morbidities of trauma and/or substance abuse use disorders. Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital and Haven are newly renovated state-of-the-art behavioral health care settings. They are bright, cheerful and filled with positive affirmations and evidenced based innovative therapeutic offerings. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of the Christian Health. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm. Minimum of one weekend per month on-call required. 

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited MSN program. 

Licensure: Current valid New Jersey APN and RN licensure required. 

Experience: Board certified in psychiatry preferred. Will consider previous experience as a APN board certified in addiction and/or trauma. Previous experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a medical and/or mental health setting required. 

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes Health Insurance, a Dental Program, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401k, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Direct Deposit.

About Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health (RRBH):

• RRBH is a 58-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital licensed by the State of New Jersey and accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC).

• Our behavioral hospital serves adults from 18 years of age through the senior years. RRBH includes a general adult psychiatric division treating adults of all ages with various mental health diagnosis such as depression, bipolar illness, anxiety, schizophrenia, OCD and others. Our geriatric division is a locked, safe and secure newly renovated wing that specializes in various forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and a host of additional mental health diagnosis.  While we admit patients who are voluntary and involuntary, we are not licensed to admit patients who require Short Term Care Facility (STCF) beds. Generally, these patients require a more intensive and secure environment for safety.

 About Haven:

• Haven at Ramapo Ridge provides inpatient trauma-informed care and services in a safe and secure setting for women only. Located within Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health. 

• Haven is the first of its kind in Bergen County and the only inpatient women’s program in New Jersey. The program offers a wide range of trauma care support and services and patients receive personalized care plans that lay out a path to healing in a safe space separate from the hospital’s general population.

• Received the “Clinical Excellence Award” from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) for our innovative Haven program, which recognizes caregivers who personify a top-notch commitment to care.

• Honored by NJBIZ as a “2024 Healthcare Hero” for its innovative work at Haven.  The award program recognizes excellence and honors the efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of health care in New Jersey.

 Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!