Charge Registered Nurse / RN Psych Therapy

Mountainside Medical Center; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mountainside Medical Center seeks a full-time Charge Nurse for the Psychiatric Unit on the night shift. This role involves overseeing superior nursing care while ensuring regulatory compliance and mentoring staff.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in nursing and an active New Jersey RN license. Preferred attributes consist of a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of clinical experience. Join us and thrive in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active and current New Jersey Registered Nurse license is required.
• BLS certification to be completed within 14 days of hire.
• 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, quality nursing care in the Psychiatric Unit.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practices.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Psych Therapy Service Charge Registered Nurse in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000‑square‑foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting‑edge technology, and patient‑focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27‑bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities

The Charge Nurse—Psychiatric Unit will oversee the delivery of optimal, safe, quality nursing care and regulatory compliance while providing leadership to staff by being an effective resource, role model, mentor, and change agent.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• An associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Active and current New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, prior Charge or Lead nursing experience.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.