Registered Nurse - Neuro Surgical Stepdown - FT Nights

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in Hackensack, NJ. This full-time role on the night shift focuses on direct patient care within an interdisciplinary team and emphasizes ongoing education to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include data collection, comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication administration with bar-scanning technology, and clear communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or diploma required; BSN in progress preferred.
• Six months of nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency program.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data on patient health.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments.
• Recognize status changes and adjust care plans.
• Develop and implement a plan of care.
• Communicate with patients, families, and health team.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning tech.
• Evaluate progress toward outcomes.
• Initiate interventions as condition changes.
• Adhere to ANA Code for Nurses.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN in progress

Tools

Bar-scanning technology

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population, focusing on expanding knowledge and skills to provide effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those who are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and are committed to ongoing education.

Highlights

• Pay: $48 - $48/hour
• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Night shift

What You'll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to patient's change in condition.
• Adhere to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses.

Requirements

• Education: Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required; BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years preferred.
• Experience: Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current and valid Registered Nurse license in New Jersey.
• BLS/CPR certification 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 transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change in the community.