Registered Nurse - JRI - Full Time Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking dedicated registered nurses to join the Brain Trauma Unit at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

The role focuses on acute inpatient rehab for adults with brain injuries, delivering compassionate, interdisciplinary care. The unit integrates physical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapies, neuropsychology and social work to restore function and independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree in nursing (ADN/ASN) or nursing diploma.
• BSN in progress and/or willingness to obtain BSN within three years of hire.
• Six months or more of relevant nursing experience OR active participation in Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, strong accountability, teamwork, ongoing education, and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality rehabilitation nursing to brain injury patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (PT/OT/Speech/Neuropsychology/Social Work) to develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver care that supports recovery and promotes function and independence.
• Support families and patients through the recovery process.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Patient-focused care

Accountability

Education

ADN/ASN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

BSN in progress or plan to pursue within 3 years

MSN/Advanced degree acceptable in lieu of BSN

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.

Join Our Brain Trauma Unit at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Brain Trauma Unit, an acute inpatient program providing comprehensive care for adults recovering from brain injuries.

Our unit uses an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to support patients and their families. At the heart of our care is exceptional rehabilitation nursing, ensuring that patients’ medical and functional needs are met with expertise and compassion. Our nurses work closely with the team to manage complex conditions, deliver personalized care, and promote recovery.

In addition to nursing, the Brain Trauma Unit offers intensive rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, neuropsychology, social work, and rehabilitation medicine. Patients admitted to the unit are medically stable and ready to engage in a personalized plan designed to restore function and independence.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and contributing to an exceptional standard of care, consider joining our dedicated team. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities for recovery and success.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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. Note: Advanced master's degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (i.e. Associates to MSN).
• 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.