Pediatric RN — Per Diem Evening Shift

IntelliResume; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Pediatrics unit in Hackensack, NJ. This per diem evening role focuses on direct patient care, data collection, independent assessments, and timely updates to care plans.

Requirements include NJ RN license, BLS/CPR within 60 days, and six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency program. BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within three years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or diploma in Nursing required.
• Current and valid RN license in New Jersey.
• BSN in progress or willing to pursue within 3 years.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or Nurse Residency program.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age and disease specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patients.
• Develop and coordinate patient-centered plans of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications using advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to changes in patient conditions.
• Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Data collection

Patient communication

Medication administration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or diploma

BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within 3 years

Tools

Bar-code scanning

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Pediatrics unit in Hackensack, NJ. This per diem evening role focuses on direct patient care, data collection, independent assessments, and timely updates to care plans.

Requirements include NJ RN license, BLS/CPR within 60 days, and six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency program. BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within three years is preferred.