Charge Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is seeking a Night Shift Charge Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical unit in Westwood, NJ. This role involves coordinating and delivering patient care, guiding the team, and communicating changes in patient conditions to the medical staff.

The ideal candidate holds an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program, NJ RN license, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• RN license with New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans in coordination with patient and family.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to Physicians and nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Direct patient care

Clinical communication

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

New Jersey RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview:

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the‑art maternity center, a women’s imaging center, and an ICU.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Med Surg RN:

This position is responsible for planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care, developing nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary and communicating changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) with New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Prior charge/previous leadership experience
• Prior acute care experience in a hospital setting

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role