Registered Nurse - 9PE Oncology - Per Diem Days

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to function as a caregiver for a specific patient population. The role emphasizes expanding knowledge and skills while delivering direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team to complex patients.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, delegating and evaluating care with other caregivers, and ensuring seamless communication among nursing peers, physicians, and support services. A valid NJ RN license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required.
• BSN in progress and/or willingness to pursue within 3 years of hire.
• Current and valid RN license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Six months of nursing experience OR active participation in Nurse Residency Program at Hackensack Meridian Health.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, and deliver high-quality patient-focused care.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team for a variety of patients.
• Coordinate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS/CPR

Teamwork

Patient care

Adaptability

Communication

Education

ASN/ Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

RN license

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we 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’s also 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.