Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Diabetic - Per Diem - Day

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes expanding knowledge and applying evidence-based practices while delivering safe, effective care.

Candidates must have nursing credential, NJ RN license, BLS, and are expected to complete BSN within 3 years; per diem day shift; salary $48/hour; hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• Six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in NJ.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessment/data collection independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify variables in patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• 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 utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.

Education

Associate in Nursing

BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three years of hire

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes. This role is ideal for individuals focused on expanding their knowledge and skills while providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Highlights

• Pay: $48 - $48/hour
• Location: Hackensack, 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 assessment/data collection independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify variables in patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• 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 utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.

Requirements

Education

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Experience

• Six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program

Licenses & Certifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in NJ
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on helping patients live better, healthier lives while supporting their employees in a collaborative environment.