Registered Nurse - PMC - Operating Room - F/T Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and coordinate interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic hospital setting in New Jersey.

The role emphasizes rapid learning, accountability, and teamwork to deliver high-quality care focused on patients and families. BSN in progress with a plan to complete within 3 years is encouraged, along with ongoing professional development and adherence to licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within 3 years.
• Six+ months of nursing experience or active Nurse Residency program.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to a diverse patient population.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks among nursing peers, physicians, support services.
• Oversee care delivery and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Assist in unit activities and ensure patient-focused care.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient focus

Education

BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three years of hire

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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:

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019).
• Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.