Registered Nurse - Float Pool - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care within an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care and guiding other caregivers as needed.

Candidates should have an associate degree or nursing diploma; BSN in progress within three years; at least six months of nursing experience or participation in the Nurse Residency Program; and a valid RN license with BLS/CPR within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or nursing diploma is required.
• BSN in progress within three years is preferred for hires after Nov 2019.
• Six months of nursing experience or active participation in Nurse Residency Program is required.
• Must be able to learn quickly, collaborate with the team, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team for a patient population.
• Directs and oversees care through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.
• Coordinates patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• Engages in ongoing education and maintains a strong patient-focused approach.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma of Nursing

BSN in progress within 3 years

BSN within five years (per contract)

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.