Part-Time RN - Psych Unit: Day Shift, $45/hr

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse in the Comprehensive Services Psych Unit at Hackensack Meridian Health provides direct care to a specialized patient population, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve desired health outcomes.

This part-time daytime role in Belle Mead, NJ emphasizes ongoing learning, adherence to clinical protocols, and accurate documentation while delivering compassionate patient care in a psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or nursing diploma required.
• BSN in progress or willing to pursue within three years of hire.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or Nurse Residency program with Hackensack Meridian Health.
• Current and valid RN license in NJ.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• National certification in specialty area preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize status changes in patient condition.
• Identify education needs for patient and family.
• Develop and coordinate a patient/family-centered plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document events accurately.

Education

Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree

BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire

Job description

The Registered Nurse in the Comprehensive Services Psych Unit at Hackensack Meridian Health provides direct care to a specialized patient population, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve desired health outcomes.

This part-time daytime role in Belle Mead, NJ emphasizes ongoing learning, adherence to clinical protocols, and accurate documentation while delivering compassionate patient care in a psychiatric setting.