Registered Nurse Float - Rapid response team - Per Diem Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate direct care to a specific patient population. You will work within an interdisciplinary team and coordinate care across nursing peers, physicians and support services to achieve patient outcomes.

Requirements include an associate degree in nursing or diploma, a BSN in progress within three years of hire, an active NJ RN license, BLS/CPR certification, and at least six months of nursing experience or participation

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma of Nursing required.
• BSN in progress within 3 years of hire preferred or required.
• Active Registered Nurse license to work in NJ; BLS/CPR certification.
• Six months of nursing experience or active Nurse Residency participation.
• Ability to learn quickly, teamwork, accountability, and patient focus.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
• Delegate and oversee care provided by other caregivers when appropriate.

Skills

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Accountability

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma of Nursing

BSN in progress (within 3 years of hire)

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we 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.