Registered Nurse - Operating Room - F/T Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a collaborative care team focused on improving patient outcomes across a diverse population. You will deliver direct care, coordinate with physicians and allied staff, and participate in ongoing education to advance clinical expertise.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care, with opportunities to pursue BSN progression and engage in the Nurse Residency program as part of our mission to deliver

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in New Jersey is required by date of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of six months of nursing experience OR active participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• BSN in progress or willingness to obtain within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Delegate, validate, evaluate and coordinate care with other caregivers.
• Provide high quality direct care and support to patients across a variety of complex conditions.

Skills

Nursing

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.