Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Boonton Township, New Jersey
Saint Clare's Hospital - Boonton Township

Job Opportunity: RN Psych in Boonton, New Jersey

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Psychiatric (RN Psych)
• Location: Boonton, New Jersey
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in psychiatric nursing
• Work Environment:

  • Participate in team nursing and team meetings with physicians
  • Collaborate with social workers for patient discharge planning
• Systems Used: Omnicell and EPIC
• Certifications: No IV certifications required

Required Credentials and Onboarding Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS: American Heart Association or Red Cross certification required
• Nursys: License verification required
• Professional License/Certificate Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Driver's License/State ID/Passport: Required for onboarding

Exams & Testing

• Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam: Must score 80% or higher
• Prime Core Competencies Exam: Must score 80% or higher
• Prime Skills Checklist: Required
• Prime Specialty Exam: Must score 80% or higher

Background & Compliance

• Fingerprinting: Required (using IdentoGo)
• Criminal Background Check: National check within one year of start date; specific state exceptions apply
• SAM/EPLS Exclusion Check: Must be completed and dated

Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 doses plus booster or completed declination
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B: Required (declinations not accepted at some facilities)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• TB Test: Within one year of start date
• Varicella: Vaccination or titer showing immunity
• Tdap: Required (declinations not accepted at some facilities)
• Fit Test: Annual respirator fit test required prior to start or onsite if available
• Physical/Health Statement: Annual clearance to work required within 60 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Drug Screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC within 60 days of start
• Orientation Packet: Completion of essentials form and post-test
• Job Description: Signed by employee
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript required
• Workplace Violence Prevention Training (DCI/BVP): Required, can be completed via Relias or similar platforms
• Badge Photo: Clear JPEG headshot with plain background required
• Agency Attestation: Completed after all credentials are uploaded

Summary

This RN Psych role in New Jersey requires a minimum of 2 years psychiatric nursing experience, participation in interdisciplinary teams, and collaboration with social workers. The assignment is approximately 13 weeks long. Candidates must meet comprehensive credentialing, health, and compliance requirements prior to onboarding.