Registered Nurse - Center for Ambulatory Surgery - PACU/D.A.R Surgical - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a collaborative, patient‑centered team. You will coordinate with physicians, therapists and support staff to deliver high‑quality care across complex patient populations.

The successful candidate holds an RN license, may be pursuing a BSN, and must obtain BLS/CPR within 60 days. You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced environment and be committed to ongoing education and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 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 two years or more months of relevant nursing experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Communication

Fast learner

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

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 two years or more months of relevant nursing experience
• 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.