Charge Nurse (12 Months)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

SPECIAL NOTE

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

SHIFTS AVAILABLE

(Day Shift) 6:45AM-3:15PM; (Evening Shift) 2:45PM-11:15 PM; (Night Shift) 11:00PM-7:00AM

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. 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.

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.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT

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.

SAME APPLICANTS

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.

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SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

RESIDENCY LAW

Effective 9/1/11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees to reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law, or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than 7 calendar days, as they are "grandfathered." New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered and who live out-of-state have one year after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or request an exemption. Current employees who reside in NJ must retain NJ residency, unless he/she obtains an exemption. Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from employment. Submit application for employment, cover letter, resume, and other supporting documentation as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name , to: MenloParkRecruitment@dva.nj.gov U.

S Mail:

ATTN:

Menlo Park HR Recruitment 132 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 3013 Edison, NJ 08818-3013

Fax Number:

(732) 452-4268 Be sure to include the Job Posting # in the subject line of your email or cover letter Application forms may be obtained from the Human Resources website at: https://www.nj.gov/military/personnel/forms/employment-application.pdf or you may request via the email address provided.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$67,312.27 - $98,503.27 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person