Registered Nurse - PACU - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in Edison, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to a designated population, participate in an interdisciplinary team, and support care coordination across units.

The role emphasizes ongoing learning, accountability, teamwork, and BSN progress, with opportunities to develop expertise and contribute to high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma is required.
• BSN in progress or willing to obtain within three years for hires after Nov 2019.
• Six months of nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency Program.
• Strong teamwork, accountability, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee and delegate care to other caregivers with validation and coordination.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing patient needs and a focus on patient outcomes.
• Support ongoing education and knowledge expansion in nursing practice.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

BLS/CPR Knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

BSN in Progress

Job description

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. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019). *P4567U - applies to team members hired after 6/1/2021. **CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire. Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
• 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.