Registered Nurse - Float Pool - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Float Pool Registered Nurse in Brick, New Jersey. This full-time night shift role focuses on direct patient care for a variety of complex cases and requires adaptability and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include data collection, assessments, care planning, and coordinating interventions. Licensure in NJ and BLS/CPR certification are required; BSN preferred with a 3-year timeline to obtain. National certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or willing to acquire within 3 years.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience.
• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license.
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification.
• National certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data on the patient’s health or situation.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical status changes in patient condition.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to patient’s change in condition.
• Adhere to established protocols and document events accurately.

Skills

Data collection

Assessments

Care planning

Communication

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Willing to pursue BSN within 3 years

Tools

Barcode scanning tech

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Float Pool provides direct care to a variety of complex patients, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective coordination and collaboration with the healthcare team. This role is ideal for individuals who are adaptable, accountable, and dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Pay: $46 - $46/hour
• Location: Brick, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Night shift

What You’ll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to patient's change in condition.
• Adhere to established protocols and document events accurately.

Requirements

Education:

• BSN preferred or willing to acquire within 3 years of hire

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience highly desired

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license required
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification required
• National certification preferred

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to advance their mission of transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change.