Psychiatric RN / Registered Nurse
Woods Services·Little Falls, New Jersey
Woods Services·Little Falls, New Jersey
The Psychiatric RN provides nursing assessments, direct-support services, and primary health screenings to individuals with mental illness and substance use conditions. They also coordinate care with community providers and educate patients and families on medication management and symptom recovery.
Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of Bridgeway’s Community Support Services. As part of the core services team, the PACT RN provides nursing assessment, direct-support services and primary health care to seriously and persistently mentally ill individuals enrolled in the PACT Program. Provides support and education to other team members in nursing/medical treatment and health care.
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, basic life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, EAP Eligible for medical benefits after 30 days of employment 10 paid holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation and sick time $5000 Sign-on bonus Salary: $80000 to $90000 - depending on experience / education Schedule: 8:00 - 4:30 pm / Monday - Friday Job Summary Psychiatric RNs on PACT teams are critical to the success of the people served by Bridgeway. RNs provide nursing assessment, direct-support services, and primary health screening to individuals whose goals include recovery from mental illness and substance use conditions. PACT RNs use their skills to provide leadership, support, and education to other team members in nursing/medical treatment and health care. They are an essential part of a multi-disciplinary team working together to provide individuals the tools to become and remain stable and healthy. PACT RNs receive ongoing training, and supportive supervision as they deliver evidence-based interventions, and wrap-around services. You will be taking vitals, drawing blood, injections and assessments.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred Valid NJ Registered Nurse license One-year experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness Vehicle and valid driver’s license required; no more than one moving violation within the past 12 months About Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services facilitates, promotes, and fosters recovery from mental illness and co-occurring problems. We inspire and support individuals to become productive citizens who are fully engaged in their communities by creating opportunities for wellness, independent living, learning, working and social inclusion.
Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license and have at least one year of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness. A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred, and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.
