RN - Full Time

Registered Nurse - Full Time

Join our team at Seabrook in Bridgeton, New Jersey, where we provide exceptional nursing care to our patients. We offer both day and night shifts to accommodate your schedule.

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to patients and supervise care treatment and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an individual plan of care for each client.
• Conduct assessments and re-assessments of patients.
• Communicate appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team.
• Report client concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.
• Assess physical and behavioral health needs of clients, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and educate clients and their families about various health conditions while ensuring client safety at all times.
• Document ongoing assessments of client's status and pertinent information gathered.
• Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and complete initial treatment plans upon admission.
• Accurately take physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) and document appropriately; transcribe and review physician's orders.
• Administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substances; adjust medications under provider's supervision as needed and monitor lab results for medication compliance.
• Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, or changes in medical status regarding response to medications.
• Supervise self-administration of medications using two means of client identification; document and report effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
• Maintain accountability for administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
• Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Confer regularly with the treatment team regarding client care; attend and participate in unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings, staffing, and unit meetings.
• Provide education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, client's rights, and other topics necessary for optimal client care.
• Monitor client acuity, census, staffing needs, and make arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.
• Ensure thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each shift; complete client assignment sheets daily and carry out assigned tasks.
• Give thorough reports to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physicians.
• Provide coverage in emergency services as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
• Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.

Benefits

Seabrook offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.