Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Per Diem Nights

JFK University Medical Center; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes expanding knowledge, accountability for patient outcomes, and coordination of care through effective delegation and collaboration with physicians and support services.

The RN will coordinate patient care and unit activities, supervise other caregivers, and contribute to continuous education and quality care for a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an ADN or Nursing diploma.
• BSN pursued or commitment to obtain within three years of hire (post‑Nov 2019).
• RN must have six or more months of relevant nursing experience or participate in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care and supervise other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.
• Facilitate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three 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.