Registered Nurse - Perinatal Educator - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse specializing in Maternal Child Health. The role focuses on high-quality direct patient care within an interdisciplinary team, with responsibilities for coordinating care and guiding other caregivers.

The ideal candidate will have a NJ RN license, a perinatal childbirth educator certification, and 5+ years of RN experience in maternal child health, including comfort with VCR/AV equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be a NJ Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Childbirth Education Certification from CCES, Lamaze International, PCE, etc.
• 5+ yrs RN experience—preferably in Maternal Child Health.
• Use of VCR/AV Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to a specific patient population as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Direct and oversee care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation and coordination.

Skills

RN experience

Team coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

NJ State Professional RN License

Certified Childbirth Educator

Tools

VCR/AV Equipment

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:

• 1. Must be a NJ Registered Nurse. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Childbirth Education Certification from CCES, Lamaze International, PCE, etc. with certification guidelines for Perinatal Education as determined by AWHONN
• 2. Minimum 5 yrs. RN work experience-preferably in Maternal Child Health.
• 3. Use of VCR/AV Equipment.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• 2. Certified Childbirth Educator.