Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care and coordinate activities among a team. The role requires a BSN in progress or a commitment to obtain it, along with relevant nursing experience. The nurse will work with complex patients, focusing on improving care outcomes through teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or will obtain within 3 years.
• 6 months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinates patient care activities among nursing peers and physicians.

Skills

Accountability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient focus

Education

BSN in progress

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

TheRegistered Nursefunctions 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:

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire
• 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
• 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

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible