Registered Nurse- Intensive Treatment Psych Unit- F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Intensive Treatment Psych Unit in Belle Mead, NJ. The role focuses on direct patient care, implementing the plan of care, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve targeted outcomes.

Required: ASN/ Diploma in Nursing, with BSN in progress preferred within three years of hire; at least 6 months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency. NJ RN license and BLS within 60 days are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three years of hire.
• Six months of nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program.

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.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Implement age and disease specific care in an organized manner.
• Perform continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Skills

Data collection

Nurse assessments

Care planning

Patient communication

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Intensive Treatment Psych Unit provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired health outcomes. This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to expanding their knowledge and skills while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team.

Highlights

• Pay: $45 - $45/hour
• Location: Belle Mead, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

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.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Implement age and disease specific care in an organized manner.
• Perform continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three years of hire

Experience:

• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program

Licenses & Certifications:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.