Registered Nurse: Care Leader & Team Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to serve as a caregiver for a specific patient population, coordinating care within an interdisciplinary team and directing care by other caregivers. The role emphasizes rapid learning, accountability, and collaboration to improve patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license, an associate degree or diploma in nursing, and BLS/CPR certification. BSN in progress or commitment to obtain within 3 years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to obtain within three years of hire.
• Current and valid RN license to work at Hackensack Meridian Health locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
• Delegate, validate, evaluate and optimize care provided by other caregivers.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Accountability

Patient-focused care

Continuous learning

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress or willingness to obtain within 3 years

RN license (current and valid)

BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association)

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’salso 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.