Registered Nurse: Care Leader & Interdisciplinary Team Champion

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse in Perth Amboy, NJ. This role focuses on providing high-quality care, coordinating among interdisciplinary teams, and adapting to patient needs. Candidates must hold a BSN in progress or be willing to acquire it within three years, and have at least six months of relevant nursing experience or participate in the Nurse Residency Program. Additionally, candidates must have a NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License and AHA Basic Health Care Life Support Certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three years.
• 6 months of relevant nursing experience or active participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Function as caregiver for a specific patient population.
• Focus on coordinating patient care among nursing peers and physicians.
• Direct and oversee care provided by other caregivers.

Skills

Adaptability to changing patient needs

Teamwork

Accountability for patient care

Education

BSN in progress or willing to acquire

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe 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.

TheRegistered Nursefunctions 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:

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019).
• 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.