Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - F/T Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to care for a specific patient population within an interdisciplinary team, directing and overseeing care through delegation, validation, evaluation and coordination.

The role emphasizes rapid learning, adaptability to changing patient needs, and a strong commitment to teamwork, accountability, and ongoing education to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree in nursing or diploma in nursing.
• BSN in progress and/or will be obtained within three years (for hires after Nov 2019; may be five years for some staff).
• Six months or more of nursing experience or active participant in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, strong accountability, teamwork, ongoing education, and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for a specified patient population as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Direct and oversee care by delegating, validating, evaluating, and coordinating with other caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Skills

Accountability

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

BSN within 5 years of hire

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.