Postpartum RN: Lead, Coordinate & Deliver Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is looking for a Registered Nurse to function as a caregiver for a specific patient population, focusing on teamwork and coordination of care. Candidates must be adaptable, accountable, and dedicated to improving lives.

The position requires a BSN in progress, relevant nursing experience, and NJ State RN License. Preferred qualifications include National Certification in the area of specialty when eligible.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ months of relevant nursing experience or be an active participant in Nurse Residency Program.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving lives of patients and caregivers.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork and dedication to ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Function as a caregiver for specific patient population.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Skills

Adaptability to changing patient needs

Teamwork

Patient focus

Accountability

Education

BSN in progress

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

Tools

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Job description

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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.