Staff Nurse

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: , email: View email address on click.appcast.io , or call CSC at View phone number on click.appcast.io, 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr