Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Registered Nurse who will provide essential care to patients, coordinate with healthcare teams, and oversee caregiver activities. The ideal candidate will have a BSN in progress or plans to obtain one within three years, along with relevant nursing experience and a strong emphasis on patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire within three years.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or active participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• National Certification in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a caregiver for specific patient populations.
• Directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinates patient care among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Skills

Patient focus

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

Tools

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

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. BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.

2. 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.

3. 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. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.