Night Shift Charge Nurse – Psychiatric Unit Leader

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

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.