Registered Nurse Non-Acute - Occupational Health

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Non-Acute in North Bergen, NJ. The role focuses on coordinating patient care within an interdisciplinary team, expanding knowledge, and delivering direct care to a specific patient population.

Responsibilities include data collection, independent assessments, care planning, and medication administration using bar-scanning technology. NJ RN license and BLS required; BSN in progress or within 3 years preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three years of hire.

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.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Formulate age and disease-specific patient/family-centered goals.
• 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.
• Identify ethical issues in the practice setting and address them with the team.

Education

BSN in progress

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse Non-Acute functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population, focusing on expanding knowledge and skills while providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role involves coordinating patient care and overseeing the activities of other caregivers.

Highlights

• **Pay:** $44/hour
• **Location:** North Bergen, NJ
• **Facility:** Hackensack Meridian Health
• **Schedule:** Full-time

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.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Formulate age and disease-specific patient/family-centered goals.
• 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.
• Identify ethical issues in the practice setting and address them with the team.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.

Licenses & Certifications:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

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.