Director Patient Care (RN), Involuntary Psychiatric Child & Adolescent Units Job at NEW POINT CAMPUS, Elizabeth, NJ

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  • NEW POINT CAMPUS
  • Elizabeth, NJ

Job Description

Unit Overview : The Psychiatric Inpatient program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC) is composed of six inpatient units with a total bed capacity of 110. The inpatient program admits patients five years of age or older who meet the criteria for inpatient admission. The program provides 24-hour-a-day, multidisciplinary, intensive treatment for patients with acute psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, and patients with autism and intellectual disabilities with varying medical complexities. The inpatient behavioral health services offer people with acute psychiatric crises who urgently require a safe environment, a supportive and structured milieu, and intensive psychiatric and physiological therapeutic intervention. The treatment program combines these elements into a unique and effective treatment program.

Qualifications :

  • Active New Jersey RN License or approved RN license required
  • BSN required
  • AHA BLS prior to start date required
  • Minimum four (4) years of clinical experience in Nursing
  • Previous experience in Behavioral Health required
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health certifications and/or national nursing certifications preferred
  • A proven track record of professional, leadership, and organizational skills is needed to manage a nursing unit which operates efficiently and which delivers quality patient care within the framework of the nursing process

Essential Functions : The Director oversees clinical care of children and adolescents in involuntary psychiatric holds, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary teams, developing treatment plans, supervising staff, monitoring patient outcomes, and ensuring legal and regulatory adherence. The role also involves managing budgets, resources and staffing, while collaborating with families and healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care.

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
  • Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center. Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds and is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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