Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - FT Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to care for a defined patient population within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes expanding knowledge, delivering direct patient care, and coordinating activities across care settings to achieve outcomes. Qualified candidates should have an associate degree in nursing or diploma, pursue a BSN within 3 years, and possess at least six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency participation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing or diploma in Nursing required.
• BSN in progress within 3 years of hire.
• Six months of nursing experience or active participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, strong sense of accountability, teamwork and commitment to ongoing education.
• Current RN license in NJ and BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team to a variety of patients.
• Coordinate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support staff.
• Direct and oversee care by delegation, validation and evaluation of tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Adaptability

Lifelong learning

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN in progress

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealth we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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.