Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - F/T Evenings

IntelliResume; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliResume is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in Edison, NJ, working at Hackensack Meridian Health. The role provides direct care to complex patients and emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.

This full-time evening shift requires data collection, nursing assessments, care planning, and medication administration with barcode systems, plus ongoing communication with patients, families, and the health care team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma is required.
• BSN in progress or within three years of hire.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or Nurse Residency Program.
• Current NJ RN license; BLS/CPR within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation systems.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Provide ongoing communication with patient and family.
• Document care at the point of care.
• Evaluate progress toward outcomes.

Skills

Data collection

Clinical assessments

Care planning

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN in progress

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides direct care to a variety of complex patients, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their knowledge and skills while overseeing care provided by other caregivers.

Highlights

• Pay: $46 - $46/hour
• Location: Edison, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Department/Unit: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full-time, Evening 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.
• 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 bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Requirements

Education

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

Experience

• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program

Licenses & Certifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in NJ
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and collaboration to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.