Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to function as a caregiver for specific patient populations. This role focuses on care coordination, overseeing caregivers, and collaborating with nursing peers and physicians. Candidates must hold an associate degree in Nursing and have at least six months of relevant experience. A BSN in progress is preferred. Licensure and BLS/CPR certification are required. This position is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Adaptability

Education

Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing

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.
• 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.