Registered Nurse - NICU - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the NICU at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. The role offers a full-time day shift, with a pay rate of $45 per hour.

Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based nursing care, documenting assessments, and providing family-centered education. NICU experience is preferred; BSN in progress or within three years of hire is required.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or willing to obtain within three years of hire.
• Six months of nursing experience required, NICU experience preferred.
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Pediatric IV therapy and bereavement certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care according to evidence-based practice and standards of care.
• Communicate patient status and care plans with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family-centered education to optimize health and wellness.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary discharges to ensure safe transitions of care.

Skills

Nursing experience (6 months)

NICU experience

Education

BSN in progress

Willing to acquire within 3 years of hire

New Jersey RN License

BLS/CPR certification

NRP certification preferred

Pediatric IV therapy certification preferred

Bereavement certification preferred

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the NICU at Hackensack Meridian Health is responsible for delivering individualized patient care based on evidence-based practices and nursing standards. This role is ideal for nurses who are dedicated to providing excellent care and supporting patient and family education.

Highlights

• Pay: $45 - $45/hour
• Location: Neptune, NJ
• Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence-based research and standards of care.
• Communicate ongoing patient status and care plans with healthcare team members.
• Administer medications using advanced bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family-centered education to optimize health and wellness.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary discharges to ensure safe transitions of care.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

• Six (6) months of nursing experience required, or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program
• NICU experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license required
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire
• NRP certification preferred
• Pediatric IV therapy and bereavement certification preferred

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.