Registered Nurse - PA-Behav Health STCF - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem coverage. The role focuses on comprehensive data collection, age- and disease-specific assessments, and timely plan-of-care development and execution.

The ideal candidate has a BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within three years, with at least six months of relevant nursing experience or completion of the health system nurse residency program. NJ RN license and BLS/HCP within 60 days are required.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress and/or willing to obtain within three years of hire.
• Six or more months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License; BLS/HCP certification within 60 days of entering position.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data on 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 with strategies and interventions.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patient, family, and healthcare team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient data collection

Care planning

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSN in progress

Willing to obtain BSN within 3 years

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse 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 is ideal for those who are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Highlights

• Location: Perth Amboy, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Per Diem

What You'll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease specific assessment/data collection independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify variables in patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Formulate age and disease specific patient/family centered goals/outcomes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Implement age and disease specific care in an organized manner.
• Perform continuous point-of-care electronic documentation of patient assessments.

Requirements

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

Experience: Six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.

Licenses & Certifications: NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.