Registered Nurse - Nursery - P/T with Benefits Nights

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse in the Nursery, focused on maternal-child services. The role requires labor and delivery and newborn care experience and offers night shifts in Neptune, NJ.

The position emphasizes evidence-based nursing, collaboration with the care team, and patient education for safe transitions and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• RN Nursery experience required.
• Maternal child services experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire; ACLS/NRP preferred; obstetrics certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care per evidence-based standards.
• Communicate patient status and plans with healthcare team.
• Administer medications with bar-scanning and documentation tools.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions and evaluations electronically.
• Educate patients and families for health and wellness.

Skills

Labor and delivery experience

Newborn care

Family-centered care

Education

New Jersey RN license

BLS/CPR certification within 60 days

ACLS preferred

NRP preferred

Inpatient Obstetrics certification a plus

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Nursery at Hackensack Meridian Health provides individualized patient care in a collaborative environment, focusing on maternal child services. This part-time position is ideal for nurses with experience in labor and delivery and newborn care.

Highlights

• Pay: $45 - $45/hour


• Location: Neptune, NJ


• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health


• Schedule: Part-time, Night shift

What You'll Do

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence-based research and standards of care.


• Communicate ongoing patient status and treatment 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 for health and wellness optimization.


• Participate in multi-disciplinary discharging of patients for safe transitions.


• Care for Labor and Delivery patients.


• Provide Mother/Baby couplet care.


• Manage High Risk Antepartum care.


• Circulate in the Operating Room and provide Newborn Nursery Care.

Requirements

Education:

• Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months of nursing experience or participation in the Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency program.


• RN Nursery experience required.


• Maternal child services experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.


• ACLS preferred, must obtain within 6 months.


• NRP preferred, must obtain within 6 months.


• Inpatient Obstetrics and/or External Fetal Monitoring Certification is a plus.

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.