Registered Nurse - Critical Care - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within a dedicated unit, coordinating with physicians and other staff to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires an RN license and an associate degree or nursing diploma, with a BSN in progress often expected within five years; candidates with six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency participation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required.
• BSN in progress and/or willingness to complete within three (3) years of hire (for team members hired after 11/2019).
• Six (6) months or more of relevant nursing experience or active participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, demonstrate accountability, value teamwork, pursue ongoing education, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Oversees and delegates care to other caregivers, validates and evaluates outcomes.
• Coordinates patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Accountability

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

BSN within 5 years

Job description

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.

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.