Registered Nurse - Peds ED - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Emergency Department in Hackensack, NJ. The role focuses on direct patient care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Highlights include a $48/hour pay rate, full-time day shift, and affiliation with Hackensack Meridian Health. The candidate will collect data, perform assessments, and coordinate care while adhering to established protocols.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or completion within 3 years of hire.
• Six months of nursing experience or completion of Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency Program.
• Current NJ State Professional RN License required.
• BLS/CPR certification by the American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data related to the patient’s health.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize changes in clinical and diagnostic status.
• Identify education needs for patient and family.
• Develop and coordinate a patient/family-centered plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care with all team members.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Administer medications using advanced scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward patient outcomes and document care.

Education

BSN in progress

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Hackensack Meridian Health provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Highlights

• Pay: $48/hour
• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patients.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop and coordinate a patient/family-focused plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications using advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document care accurately.

Requirements

Education

• 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 NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required
• BLS/CPR certification by the 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 advancing healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change in the community.