Registered Nurse - Perinatal Educator - Per Diem Days

IntelliResume; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Registered Nurse - Perinatal Educator to support maternal child health education and direct care within an interdisciplinary team. This per diem role is ideal for nurses passionate about education and patient-centered care, based in Edison, NJ.

The incumbent will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with the healthcare team while utilizing bar-scanning medication administration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Childbirth Education Certification from CCES, Lamaze International, PCE, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of RN work experience, preferably in Maternal Child Health.
• Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License and Educator certification.

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 cultural differences.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Identify ethical issues in the practice setting and address them with the team.

Skills

RN with maternal health focus

Education and counseling

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Certified Childbirth Educator (CCES/Lamaze/PCE, etc.)

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse - Perinatal Educator functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population, focusing on expanding knowledge and skills while providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those with a passion for maternal child health and education.

Highlights

• Location: Edison, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Per Diem

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 cultural differences.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Identify ethical issues in the practice setting and address them with the team.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Childbirth Education Certification from CCES, Lamaze International, PCE, etc.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of RN work experience, preferably in Maternal Child Health

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• Certified Childbirth Educator

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 improve health outcomes for the communities they serve.