Registered Nurse - Peds ED - F/T Evenings

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. This role focuses on direct patient care and requires strong assessment and critical thinking to achieve positive outcomes.

You'll collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, collect data, perform age-appropriate assessments, administer medications with advanced bar-scanning tech, and coordinate a patient- and family-centered plan of care.

Qualifications

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required.
• BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• Six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program
• BLS/CPR certification by the American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• 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 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 utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document patient care accurately.

Education

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Department provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those who are dedicated to improving patient care and possess strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Highlights

• Pay: $48 - $48/hour
• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Evening 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 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 utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document patient care accurately.

Requirements

Education:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required
• BSN in progress and/or willingness 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:

• 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 collaboration and support among team members to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.