Charge Registered Nurse / RN Psych Therapy

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Psychiatric Unit on the night shift. You will oversee nursing care delivery, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and provide leadership to staff.

Ideal candidates hold an ASN, NJ RN license, and BLS certification; a BSN is preferred. 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience and prior charge or lead experience are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Active New Jersey RN license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience; prior Charge or Lead nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and a resource to staff within the Psychiatric Unit.

Skills

Leadership

Charge nurse

Psychiatric nursing

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

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.