Registered Nurse - CTICU - F/T - Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse in the CTICU at Hackensack Meridian Health provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their knowledge and skills while delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights include location in Hackensack, NJ, night shift, and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or diploma required.
• BSN in progress or willing to pursue within three years of hire.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or Nurse Residency Program participation.
• Current NJ RN license; BLS/CPR within 60 days; national certification preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes.
• Identify education needs for patient/family.
• Develop and coordinate a patient/family-focused plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Administer medications using barcode scanning.
• Evaluate progress toward patient outcomes.
• Adhere to the ANA Code for Nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN in progress within 3 years

Tools

Barcode scanning systems

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the CTICU at Hackensack Meridian Health provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their knowledge and skills while delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Night shift

What You'll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop and coordinate a patient/family-focused plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire

Experience:

• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in New Jersey
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to advance their mission of transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change.