Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - F/T - Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery in Hackensack, NJ. You will perform focused assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with the healthcare team to achieve patient outcomes.

The role requires an RN license in NJ, a nursing degree, and six months of nursing experience. BSN in progress is encouraged, with required certifications (BLS/CPR, ACLS, NRP) within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• RN license in NJ or able to obtain promptly.
• BSN in progress or commitment to complete within 3 years.
• Minimum six months of nursing experience or completion of Nurse Residency.
• BLS/CPR, ACLS and NRP certifications within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Labor and Delivery.
• Collect comprehensive data and perform age-appropriate assessments.
• Develop and implement plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Communicate with patient, family, and team to coordinate care.
• Document care and progress using electronic systems.
• Administer medications with barcode scanning and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Data collection

Patient assessment

Care planning

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or diploma (ADN/ Diploma)

BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within 3 years

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery at Hackensack Meridian Health provides direct care to patients, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective coordination and collaboration with the healthcare team. This role is ideal for those who are dedicated to patient care and possess strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Highlights

• Pay: $48 - $48/hour
• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Night 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 using advancements in bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

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

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in NJ
• BLS/CPR, ACLS, NRP certification required within 60 days of hire

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on advancing healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change in the community.