LPN- Per Diem Days- Behavioral Health

Job Summary:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse for the Kimball North East department at the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center.

The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center (with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services) constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders. As an integrated healthcare system with an outstanding national reputation, we’re proud to offer nursing opportunities on a scale few healthcare systems can match!

We welcome you to come and be part of a team that offers professional growth opportunities, as well as a working culture that places a high value on teamwork and relationship-building. The LPN is a technical caregiver who administers nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.

The LPN is a technical caregiver who administers nursing care under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse, All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited program of Practical Nursing
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills 
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills 
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• BLS certification
• Maintains required Heart Saver CPR Certification/course completion status

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a behavioral health setting helpful

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem 

Essential Functions:

• Medication administration
• Group facilitation
• Vital signs
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Assisting with ADLs
• Documentation
• Ensuring a safe milieu through safety rounds and 1:1 observation

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer