Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float - Old Bridge Medical Center - Per Diem Nights

OLD BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across a specialized population. The role emphasizes coordination within the interdisciplinary team and supervision of care delivered by other staff.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, BLS/CPR, and 1+ year of ER or ICU experience, with BSN in progress encouraged for career growth. Expected duties include rapid assessment and collaborative care planning.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing is required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to obtain within three years of hire.
• Active RN license and BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• Minimum 1 year of ER or ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across nursing peers, physicians and support staff.
• Deliver direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team for complex patients.
• Delegate and supervise care to other caregivers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Nursing experience

ER/ICU experience

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

BSN within five years policy

Job description

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

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019). *P4567U - applies to team members hired after 6/1/2021. **CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire. Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
• 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.
• Minimum 1 Year of ER or ICU Experience Required

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.