Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Psychiatric & Addiction Unit Job at Prosperity Workforce Solutions, New Jersey

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  • Prosperity Workforce Solutions
  • New Jersey

Job Description

Job Posting: Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Psychiatric & Addiction Unit

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) on the Adult Psychiatric & Addiction Unit functions as a caregiver for a defined patient population to achieve desired outcomes. This role provides effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team supporting patients with complex behavioral health and substance use needs. The RN also directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination, and helps ensure strong collaboration among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, therapeutic, evidence-based nursing care for adult psychiatric and addiction populations

  • Complete nursing assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate patient response to interventions

  • Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects, including patient education and follow-up

  • Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety practices to maintain a secure treatment environment

  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (providers, social work/case management, therapy staff, and support services) to coordinate treatment and discharge planning

  • Delegate and coordinate care activities to other caregivers; validate, evaluate, and oversee delegated work

  • Communicate clearly with patients, families (as appropriate), and the care team to support continuity of care

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and comply with unit policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • AHA BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire

  • BSN in progress and/or willing to obtain within three (3) years of hire (applies to team members hired on or after November 2019)

  • Six (6) months or more of relevant nursing experience

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