Registered Nurse - LTACH - Per Diem - Days

IntelliResume; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for LTACH in Perth Amboy, NJ. This per diem role involves comprehensive patient care, data collection, and planning with a collaborative healthcare team.

Responsibilities include independent assessments, plan of care development, and medication administration with bar-scanning technology. Requires NJ RN license and BLS/CPR within 60 days.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three years of hire.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in the Nurse Residency Program.
• Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire.

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.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop and coordinate a patient/family-focused plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document events accurately.

Education

BSN in progress or willing to obtain within 3 years

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the LTACH setting provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Highlights

• Location: Perth Amboy, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Per Diem, 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.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop and coordinate a patient/family-focused plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document events accurately.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

• Six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or participation in the Nurse Residency Program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association 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 collaboration and support among team members to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.