Neuro Surgical Stepdown RN - Care Leader & Team Coach

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hackensack Meridian Health system is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our patient care team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality direct care, expanding clinical skills, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet complex patient needs.

You will hold at least an associate or diploma in nursing, pursue a BSN within three years, and maintain an active RN license. BLS/CPR certification is required within 60 days of hire, with residency options for new nurses.

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 interdisciplinary team.
• Expand knowledge and skills.
• Delegate, validate, evaluate and coordinate care.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN in progress

Tools

RN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

The Hackensack Meridian Health system is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our patient care team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality direct care, expanding clinical skills, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet complex patient needs.

You will hold at least an associate or diploma in nursing, pursue a BSN within three years, and maintain an active RN license. BLS/CPR certification is required within 60 days of hire, with residency options for new nurses.