Med/Surg Float RN — Dynamic Care & Collaboration

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care within our interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on applying nursing knowledge to a varied patient population and coordinating care with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold an ADN or nursing diploma, pursue a BSN within three years, maintain an active NJ RN license, and complete BLS/CPR within 60 days. Six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency program participation is preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.
• Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Delegate, validate, evaluate, and coordinate the care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs while maintaining accountability.
• Show a strong focus on teamwork and commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient focus

Adaptability

Clinical judgment

Nursing care

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within 3 years

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.It’salso about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

• A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.

• Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.

  BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.

• Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.