Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Per Diem Days

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to care for a defined patient population and drive outcomes. The role emphasizes rapid skill growth, delegation, and coordination with physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Required: nursing licensure with an associate or diploma at minimum; BSN in progress within three years (or five years per policy); 6+ months relevant experience or participation in the Nurse Residency Program; commitment to ongoing education and high-quality patient

Qualifications

• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving patients' lives and outcomes.
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ongoing nursing education and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Care for a specific patient population and achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Direct and oversee care by delegating, validating, and coordinating tasks.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support staff.

Skills

Rapid learning

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient-focused care

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

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.