Hourly Rate Range: $39.00 - $47.00  

When determining a base salary or hourly rate, several factors may be considered as applicable such as years of relevant experience, education, credentials.

Weekend Differential: $2.00

Sign on Bonus: $5,000 

About Christian Health:
We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team:
Across our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers.

When you join our team you become a part of our mission which is to foster health, healing and wellness for people of all ages in a compassionate and loving environment consistent with the Christian principles on which we were founded.

Are you a new nursing graduate interested in Psychiatric Nursing or a Registered Nurse looking for a change and a new skill set? Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital may be the answer for you. Here at Ramapo Ridge all levels of nursing practice are invited to join us. Whether you have completed a diploma program, obtained an Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, we welcome you to join our nursing family. Working in Behavioral health may be just the change your need or a wonderful start to your nursing career. We encourage you to come and visit our unique campus and tour our facilities. Located on 78 acres, beautiful grounds and nature surround our buildings.  Here you will experience a tranquil work environment with walking trails scattered throughout for your enjoyment. Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital and Haven are newly renovated, state-of-the-art behavioral health care settings. They are bright, cheerful and filled with positive affirmations and evidenced based innovative therapeutic offerings. Christian health offers new competitive RN wages and a great environment for teamwork and development.

About Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health (RRBH):

• RRBH is a 58-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital licensed by the State of New Jersey and accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC).

• Our behavioral hospital serves adults from 18 years of age through the senior years. RRBH includes a general adult psychiatric division treating adults of all ages with various mental health diagnosis such as depression, bipolar illness, anxiety, schizophrenia, OCD and others. Our geriatric division is a locked, safe and secure newly renovated wing that specializes in various forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and a host of additional mental health diagnosis.  While we admit patients who are voluntary and involuntary, we are not licensed to admit patients who require Short Term Care Facility (STCF) beds. Generally, these patients require a more intensive and secure environment for safety.

About Haven:

• Haven at Ramapo Ridge provides inpatient trauma-informed care and services in a safe and secure setting for women only. Located within Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health. 

• Haven is the first of its kind in Bergen County and the only inpatient women’s program in New Jersey. The program offers a wide range of trauma care support and services and patients receive personalized care plans that lay out a path to healing in a safe space separate from the hospital’s general population.

• Received the “Clinical Excellence Award” from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) for our innovative Haven program, which recognizes caregivers who personify a top-notch commitment to care.

• Honored by NJBIZ as a “2024 Healthcare Hero” for its innovative work at Haven.  The award program recognizes excellence and honors the efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of health care in New Jersey.

Job Summary:

As an RN working at RRBH and Haven, you are an integral member of our interdisciplinary team. While patients and families are at the center of care, our nurses lead the team in developing individualized treatment plans that meet the patient where they are and ensure the plan is designed to meet the patient’s goals. Our treatment team is truly multidisciplinary, and is comprised of patients, nurses, social workers, recreational activity therapists, psychiatric nursing assistants, dietitians and Pastoral Care Counselors. Our therapeutic milieu is comprised of daily therapeutic group offerings, medication therapies, individual therapy, psychoeducation groups, art and music therapy, movement groups and family support. Our RNs also have the opportunity to act as nurse preceptors, charge nurses, and mentors for the many students who rotate through RRBH from various Universities. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of the Christian Health.

Schedule: Full Time (3) 12-hour shifts 6:45am - 7:15pm. Every other weekend required. 

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• New Associate Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply. We will train new graduates!

Tuition reimbursement: $5,250

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

https://christianhealthnj.org/careers