Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Per Diem Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct care for a diverse patient population and support an interdisciplinary team. This role emphasizes learning, coordination, and delivering high-quality care.

Requirements include an associate degree or nursing diploma, RN license by hire date, BLS/CPR within 60 days, and six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency participation. BSN in progress is preferred.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma is required.
• BSN in progress or plan to obtain within three years of hire.
• Current RN license by date of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or active Nurse Residency Program.
• National certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse provides direct care for a variety of complex patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• It directs and oversees care by delegating, validating, evaluating, and coordinating among caregivers.
• It coordinates patient care and unit activities with nursing peers, physicians and support services.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

BLS/CPR

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN in progress / willing to acquire within 3 years

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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.

• A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.

• Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.

  BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days 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.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.