Assistant Director of Nursing, Child Adol Psych UnitReq #:0000168694 Category:Behavioral Health Nursing Status:Full-Time Shift:Night Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center Department:Child Adol Psych Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS, 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206 Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for oversight and direction of the night shift in Behavioral Health inpatient units at New Point Campus. The Child inpatient unit is a 40-bed unit consisting of both crisis, intermediate, and DD bed availability. The experienced nurse, along with a multidisciplinary team, collaborates on treatment goals that will be implemented to help treat patients with psychiatric and/or behavioral issues. Qualifications: Required: + Graduate from an accredited school or university + Minimum of 5 years experience in Behavioral Health Nursing + Acute care setting experience + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Organizational ability, nurse management and leadership skills + Demonstrated clinical expertise in standard area + Proficient computer skills + Successful completion of all Orientation Programs Preferred: + Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred + Med./Surg. Telemetry and/or ER nursing experience + Psychiatric-Mental Health (https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/psychiatric-mental-health-nursing-certification/) certifications and/or national nursing certifications Certifications and Licenses Required: + Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey + Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Scheduling Requirements: + Full-Time + Nights + 37.5 hrs. Weekly Essential Functions: The Trinitas Department of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry, part of Trinitas Regional Medical Center and an RWJBarnabas Health facility, offers comprehensive treatments for daily stress, aging challenges, child development, and chemical dependency alternatives. With specialized care for adults, children, adolescents, and families, including provisions for mentally ill/developmentally-disabled individuals in a 98-bed inpatient facility, we serve individuals from Union County and across New Jersey. Providing over 200,000 outpatient visits annually, our services range from Mobile Crisis Units to Inpatient and Outpatient care, staffed by a diverse, multidisciplinary team of practitioners, including bilingual staff. Renowned for excellence and innovation, we lead in areas such as inpatient psychiatric care for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-focused residential programs for adolescent girls, making us one of New Jersey s premier hospital-based Behavioral Health providers. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. + Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance + Dental and Vision Insurance + Retirement Plans + Short & Long Term Disability + Life & Accidental Death Insurance + Tuition Reimbursement + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Wellness Programs + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer