Charge Registered Nurse / RN Psych Therapy

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center; Wallington (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is seeking a Night Shift Charge Nurse for the Psychiatric Unit in Montclair, NJ. The Charge Nurse will oversee safe, high-quality nursing care and ensure regulatory compliance while leading staff as a mentor and resource.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in nursing, current NJ RN license, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preferred candidates have a BSN and 2–3 years of leadership or charge experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Active and current New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of optimal, safe nursing care and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership to staff as a resource, role model, mentor and change agent.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Staff support

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

NJ RN license

BLS certification

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

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 thebenefits offeredfor 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.