Registered Nurse - PACU - Per Diem Days

IntelliResume; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

This Per Diem Day shift role offers $46/hour and requires NJ RN license and BLS/CPR within 60 days of hire; six months of nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing is required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health.
• Perform age and disease specific assessment/data collection independently.
• Recognize changes in clinical status and respond appropriately.
• Identify education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop and implement a plan of care.
• Coordinate and communicate the plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Provide ongoing communication with patient and family.
• Document care at the point of care using Bar‑Scanning technology.
• Administer medications using barcode systems.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Documentation

Communication

Education

ASN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress or within 3 years

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their knowledge and skills while coordinating patient care among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Highlights

• Pay: $46 - $46/hour
• Location: Edison, 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 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.
• 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.
• Administer medications utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.

Requirements

Education

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire

Experience

• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program

Licenses & Certifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in NJ
• 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 innovation and collaboration to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.