Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Cardio - P/T with Benefits Days

JFK University Medical Center; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, delegate and coordinate care, and oversee care delivery among nursing staff and support services.

Required qualifications include an associate degree or nursing diploma, with a BSN in progress or planned within three years. At least six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency participation is needed, along with a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing is required.
• BSN in progress within 3 years of hire or BSN within five years per policy.
• Minimum six months of nursing experience or active Nurse Residency participation.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing needs, and work with accountability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
• Delegate, validate and evaluate care delivered by other caregivers.
• Demonstrate strong patient focus and ongoing commitment to education.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Accountability

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress or plan to obtain within 3 years

BSN within five years (as per policy)

Nursing experience or Nurse Residency Program participation

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:

• 1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• 2. 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).
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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:

• 1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 1. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
• 2. BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.