Registered Nurse - Electro Diagnostic - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for day shift responsibilities, delivering direct patient care within an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on data collection, assessment, planning, and coordination of care, with emphasis on medication administration via bar-scanning technology.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, complete ongoing documentation, and participate in a residency program if applicable.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or commitment to complete within three years.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or Nurse Residency Program.
• NJ RN license and AHA BLS/HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments.
• Recognize changes in patient status and respond appropriately.
• Delegate and coordinate care with other caregivers.
• Develop and implement a plan of care with interventions.
• Communicate and coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Document patient care and plan updates electronically.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning technology.

Education

BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three years of hire

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population, focusing on expanding knowledge and skills while providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role involves directing and overseeing care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.

Highlights

• Location: Edison, NJ
• Schedule: Per Diem, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease specific assessment/data collection independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify variables in patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Implement age and disease specific care in an organized manner.
• Perform continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation.
• Administer medications utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.

Requirements

• Education: BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• Experience: Six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Licenses & Certifications: NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on improving the lives of patients and their caregivers through teamwork and dedication to ongoing education.