Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Per Diem - Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health, located in Old Bridge, NJ, is seeking a Registered Nurse per diem with day shift responsibilities. This role focuses on direct patient care within an interdisciplinary team, expanding knowledge while providing high-quality nursing services.

Responsibilities include comprehensive data collection, risk assessment, care planning, and medication administration using advanced bar-scanning and documentation tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or nursing diploma required.
• BSN in progress within three years of hire.
• Six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency Program participation.
• Current and valid NJ RN license.
• BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data relevant to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient condition.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies to attain outcomes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward outcomes.
• Adhere to the ANA Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Skills

Patient assessment

Data collection

Care planning

Medication administration

Communication

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN in progress

Tools

Bar-scanning tech

Electronic documentation

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes. This role is ideal for individuals focused on expanding their knowledge and skills while providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Highlights

• Pay: $46 - $46/hour
• Location: Old Bridge, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Per Diem, Day 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 plan of care with strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• 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 and documentation technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Adhere to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Requirements

Education

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Experience

• Six (6) 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 by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire

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 enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.