Under direction of a Supervisor of Nurses or other supervisory official in a state hospital, medical center, or other institution that provides medical assistance and/or guidance to the physically and/or mentally ill, is responsible for the care and well-being of the patients and the maintenance of quarters in an assigned area, and supervises the work programs and activities of a staff of nurses providing care to patients in an assigned area; does related work as required.(Permanency in position will be received after passing a working test period)

Shift Timing: Day - 6:45AM to 3:15PM; Evening - 2:45PM to 11:15PM; Night 10:45PM to 7:15AM

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

One (1) year of experience as a professional nurse in a hospital, other institution, clinic, or medical center.

LICENSE: Registration as a professional nurse in the State of New Jersey.

SPECIAL NOTE: Appointee must possess the ability to physically lift, move, and position clients as needed.

NJ State Law (N.J.S.A. 26:2h-18.79) requires all health care facility employees to have the influenza vaccination annually.

LICENSE: Appointees 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.

RESIDENCY LAW: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act,” newly hired public employees are required to reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempt under the law. If you are do not reside in New Jersey, you have one (1) year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

PREEMPLOYMENT NOTE: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Additionally, in accordance with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Departmental Directive #20.1 Drug Testing Policy for employees, if you are called for an interview and you are chosen to continue with the pre-employment processing you must consent to undergo drug testing for controlled and dangerous substances along with a physical.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,217.73 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person