Registered Nurse - NICU - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliResume NICU Registered Nurse position in Hackensack, NJ is a full-time night shift role providing direct patient care in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes data collection, independent assessments, and implementing care plans with barcode medication administration, while maintaining open communication with patients and families. An NJ RN license and BLS/CPR are required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Data collection and analysis skills
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Excellent communication with patients and families
• Team collaboration across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patients.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Administer medications using barcode scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward patient outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to changes in patient condition.

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the NICU provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

Highlights

• Pay: $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 patients.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Administer medications using advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to changes in patient condition.
• Adhere to the 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 of hire
• 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
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible

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 their team members to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.