Registered Nurse - LTACH - PD Night

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The role involves delivering direct patient care and coordinating unit activities among nursing peers. Candidates must possess at least an associate's degree in nursing and be adaptable to varying patient needs. Six months of relevant experience is required, and a current Registered Nurse license is mandatory by hire date. The position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and ongoing education to improve patient lives.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience or active participant in Nurse Residency Program.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population.
• Coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers and support services.
• Directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Teamwork

Adaptability to patient needs

Accountability

Education

Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree

BSN in progress

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:

• 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 this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019). *P4567U - applies to team members hired after 6/1/2021. **CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire. Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie 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.