Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct care for complex patients. The role involves coordinating care, overseeing other caregivers, and requires an associate degree in Nursing. Ideal candidates should demonstrate accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three years.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accountability

Teamwork

Adaptability

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:

1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.

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

3. 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.

4. 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:

1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

2. BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.