Jefferson Health
Registered Nurse, Full-Time, Nights, Child Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Cherry Hill
Camden County, NJ · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire preferred.
About the job
Provides nursing care to children and adolescents in a psychiatric unit, partnering with patients and families to plan, deliver, and improve safe, individualized care.
What you'll do
- Assess patients and implement individualized nursing care plans, including medication administration and discharge planning.
- Educate patients and families, coordinate care with interprofessional teams, and communicate respectfully with patients and colleagues.
- Use evidence-based practice and quality-improvement methods to monitor and improve patient safety and care outcomes.
What they ask for
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Specialized Diploma).
- Active Registered Nurse license in New Jersey/state of practice.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Knowledge of patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient education, and discharge planning.
Nice to have
- BSN, or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire.
- 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
Pay
$39.54 to $56.34 USD hourly base salary
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