Registered Nurse - NICU - P/T with Benefits - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Night shift

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role delivers direct patient care to a specialized newborn population and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to achieve best outcomes.

You will perform age- and disease-specific assessments, develop a patient-centered plan of care with clear goals, administer medications using advanced bar-scanning technology, and maintain thorough documentation and protocol

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in the Nurse Residency Program.
• Current and valid RN license in New Jersey.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a patient-centered plan of care with specific goals/outcomes.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document events accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma

BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire

Tools

Bar-scanning technology

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 nursing knowledge and skills while delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

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

What You'll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a patient-centered plan of care with specific goals/outcomes.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document events accurately.

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 the 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 team members to advance their mission of transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change.