Evening RN Float – Rapid Response Care Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse on the Rapid Response Team for per diem evening coverage in Hackensack, NJ. This role emphasizes direct patient care, coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and patient-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive data collection, independent assessments, plan-of-care development, and medication administration using bar-code scanning technology. NJ RN license and BLS are required or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or diploma required; BSN in progress preferred.
• Six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency Program participation.
• Current and valid NJ Registered Nurse license.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop and coordinate a patient/family focused plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication regarding patient's status and care.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document care accurately.

Skills

Data collection

Independent assessments

Plan of care

Communication

Care documentation

Medication administration

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN in progress

Tools

Bar-code scanning

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse on the Rapid Response Team for per diem evening coverage in Hackensack, NJ. This role emphasizes direct patient care, coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and patient-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive data collection, independent assessments, plan-of-care development, and medication administration using bar-code scanning technology. NJ RN license and BLS are required or obtained within 60 days of hire.