Registered Nurse — Acute Care Team Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as a caregiver for a defined patient population, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

The role focuses on expanding knowledge and delivering high-quality direct care, while guiding other team members through delegation, evaluation, and coordination of patient care. A NJ nursing license and BLS/CPR are required, with BSN preferred and ED experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required
• BSN preferred and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire
• ACLS preferred
• PALS preferred
• Must have at least 1 year or more of acute care nursing experience OR must be an active Participant with Hackensack Meridian Health’s Nurse Residency Program
• Emergency department experience preferred
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes.
• Direct and oversee the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.
• Coordinate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Adaptability

Accountability

Lifelong learning

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

PALS

BLS/CPR

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as a caregiver for a defined patient population, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

The role focuses on expanding knowledge and delivering high-quality direct care, while guiding other team members through delegation, evaluation, and coordination of patient care. A NJ nursing license and BLS/CPR are required, with BSN preferred and ED experience advantageous.