Staff Nurse

New Jersey Department of Health; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health (medical, dental, vision) and 


Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts

13 paid holidays

Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 S,

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Health seeks a Professional Nurse to join Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, NJ. The role involves delivering nursing care under supervision and participating in the treatment team with residents and families.

The position requires NJ RN registration, ability to assist with patient transfers, and adherence to medical orders. A valid NJ driver’s license is required only if travel is essential for duties.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in NJ.
• Ability to lift/move/position clients as needed.
• Driver's license if vehicle operation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and treatment under supervision.
• Work with residents, their families, and community agencies as part of the treatment team.
• Follow orders from a registered nurse or physician.

Skills

Basic Nursing

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-12-31

Job Description

Either (a) under direction of a supervisory registered nurse in a health care facility, assumes responsibility as a member of the treatment team; works with residents, their families, and community agencies, and provides assistance, counseling, and instruction to residents; carries out therapeutic and medical orders authorized by a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other supervisor; does related work as required; or (b) under direction of a nursing supervisor, physician, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, clinic, or agency, provides professional nursing care and treatment; does other related work.

REQUIREMENTS

LICENSE

Registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

NOTE: Ability to physically lift, move, and position clients as needed.

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework*+
• Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS:

The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates:

If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care:

If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act:

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note:

Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Background Check:

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements

Skill

Skill Level

Required / Desired

Basic Nursing Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002291

Number of positions 1

Job Type Classified Non-Competitive

Minimum Education requirement Associate Degree

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Nursing Services Support

Location

• Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950