Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Per Diem Nights

IntelliResume; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

IntelliResume in Edison, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Float Pool to provide direct care to a variety of complex patients and to grow skills in a dynamic hospital setting.

This per diem night-shift role emphasizes data collection, independent assessments, care planning, and close coordination with the healthcare team, with continuous documentation and use of bar-scanning technology for medication administration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BSN or willing to acquire within three years of hire.
• 6+ months of nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire
• National certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Implement age and disease-specific care in a timely manner.
• Perform continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.

Skills

Data collection

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team communication

Education

BSN in progress or plans to complete within 3 years

Tools

Bar-code medication administration

Electronic health records

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 health outcomes. This role is ideal for nurses looking to expand their skills while working in a dynamic environment.

Highlights

• Location: Edison, NJ
• Schedule: Per Diem, Nights

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.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Implement age and disease-specific care in a timely manner.
• Perform continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.

Requirements

• Education:
  • BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire
• Experience:
  • 6+ months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
  • BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire
  • National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible