Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - P/T with Benefits Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team in Edison, NJ. The role emphasizes ongoing knowledge expansion, delegation, and coordination of care for complex patient populations.

The ideal candidate will hold an associate degree in nursing (BSN in progress encouraged), maintain an active RN license, and demonstrate teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to high-quality care. BSN within five years is commonly expected.

Qualifications

• RN license active and in good standing.
• Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma.
• BSN in progress or within three years; BSN within five years per policy.
• Six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency involvement.
• Ability to learn quickly, strong accountability, teamwork, ongoing education, and patient focus.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a specific patient population.
• Delegate, validate, evaluate, and coordinate care among team members.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities with physicians and support services.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Accountability

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree 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.