The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) is a New Jersey nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pregnant and parenting women, and their children, achieve stability through supportive housing, recovery services, and trauma-informed care.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team immediately to provide full-time coverage for a 3–4-month temporary leave.
The Registered Nurse ensures quality, comprehensive medical care for residents (pregnant or parenting women) and their children. The RN provides assessments, medical coordination, medication oversight, health education, and supports compliance with NJ residential treatment regulations.
The ideal candidate is an experienced RN who is passionate about maternal-child health, behavioral health, and trauma-informed care in a residential treatment setting.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (for employees working 32+ hours/week)
- 403(b) retirement plan (available to ALL employees)
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PTO, Sick Time & 10+ Vacation Days (based on employment type & seniority)
- Mission-driven, supportive team environment
- Meaningful impact serving mothers and children in recovery
At CGE, we foster a mission-driven culture centered on dignity, respect, and empowerment for every resident and team member. We value collaboration, open communication, and compassionate care, creating a supportive environment where staff work together to make a meaningful impact on mothers and children in recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct health assessments and ongoing medical monitoring for residents and children
- Coordinate medical appointments, referrals, and case management
- Oversee medication administration and documentation in compliance with N.J.A.C. 10:161A-1.5
- Maintain medication inventory, reconciliation, and disposal procedures
- Lead health education groups (maternal health, infant wellness, hygiene, nutrition, safety)
- Train staff on medication compliance, infection control, and universal precautions
- Document all services using DAP note format
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings
- Ensure continuity of care across nursing and clinical services
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and regulatory standards
- Provide on-call support and assist with emergency procedures as needed
Pay: $50 per hour (Negotiable based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary Assignment
Duration 3–4 months
- Active New Jersey RN License
- Registered Nurse (RN) degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
- 2+ years in residential treatment, behavioral health, or substance use recovery preferred
- CARN certification preferred
- Experience working with pregnant or parenting populations preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic residential setting