Psychiatric Nurse Manager (RN) – Team Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in New Jersey to lead and ensure quality psychiatric care across shifts. The role involves directing staff, maintaining care plans, and stepping in for executive leadership as needed.

The candidate should have a BSN, 3+ years in psychiatry with 1 year in leadership, and active NJ RN licensure, plus proficiency in Office/Workspace tools. This position emphasizes collaboration and regulatory compliance within a patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited RN program.
• Minimum of 3 years psychiatric experience and 1 year in a leadership capacity.
• Maintains professional licenses and certifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care by leading staff in alignment with the plan of care.
• Assume administrative and clinical responsibility in the absence of senior leadership.
• Oversee shifts and staff scheduling to meet patient care needs.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and policy adherence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Nursing leadership

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Psychiatric care experience

Professional self-development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in New Jersey to lead and ensure quality psychiatric care across shifts. The role involves directing staff, maintaining care plans, and stepping in for executive leadership as needed.

The candidate should have a BSN, 3+ years in psychiatry with 1 year in leadership, and active NJ RN licensure, plus proficiency in Office/Workspace tools. This position emphasizes collaboration and regulatory compliance within a patient-centered team.