Registered Nurse - Inpatient Pediatric Oncology - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to care for a specific patient population and contribute to a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes expanding knowledge, delivering direct care, and coordinating nursing activities with physicians and support services.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license, have or are pursuing a BSN, and can obtain BLS/CPR within 60 days. A minimum of six months of nursing experience or active participation in the Nurse Residency Program

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma required.
• BSN in progress or willing to obtain within 3 years of hire.
• Current and valid RN license to work at the assigned HMH location by hire date.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Six months or more nursing experience or active Nurse Residency Program participant.
• Strong teamwork, accountability for patient outcomes, and commitment to education.

Responsibilities

• Care for a specific patient population as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Expand knowledge and skills while delivering direct patient care.
• Direct and oversee care provided by other caregivers via delegation and coordination.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing staff, physicians and support services.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient-focused care

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within 3 years

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

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.