We are currently hiring for a Lead Registered Nurse (RN) located in Chester NJ. This role works under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Medical Director, providing high-quality nursing care to patients within the scope of licensure. This role includes clinical responsibilities, leadership of nursing staff, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of the nursing department.
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing nursing care under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Medical Director.
• Perform daily patient care which includes, but is not limited to, patient assessments and interventions; evaluate and report outcomes
• Function as lead staff member guiding emergency management communications and assignments as needed.
• Act in leadership role assuming administration duties when DON absent.
• Administer medication using principles of medication administration
• Accurately obtain and interpret patient orthostatic or sitting vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen, respiration, and temperature, rechecking any abnormal vital signs, and reporting abnormalities.
• Accurately obtain and report patient conditions, including abnormal labs, and communicate relevant changes to providers.
• Regularly update treatment plans.
• Participate in shift change report.
• Communicate with patient care staff in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in Treatment Planning Meetings
• Engage in ongoing staff training and development.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with supervision of nursing staff.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Plan, schedule, and assign nursing staff

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Food Handler training certificate (within two weeks of hire)
• Minimum of one year of RN experience in an acute care or behavioral health residential setting.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred BACKGROUND CLEARANCE
• Child Abuse Record Information (CARI)
• Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) HEALTH CLEARANCE
• Completed Hidden River Employee Medical Clearance Form PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to lift to 20 lbs.
• Capacity for prolonged sitting or standing AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
• Age Specific Competencies – Adolescents & Adults

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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