Registered Nurse - PMC - Three East Progressive Care Unit - F/T Days

PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient safety, and coordination with physicians and support staff to achieve optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a BSN in progress with a plan to complete within three years and at least six months of nursing experience or participation in the Nurse Residency Program, along with NJ RN licensure.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three years of hire.
• Six (6) or more months of nursing experience OR active participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, accountability, teamwork, ongoing education, and high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Delegate, validate, evaluate, and coordinate care with other caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• Uphold patient safety and quality outcomes through teamwork and communication.

Skills

Nursing experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

BSN in progress

National Certification in area of specialty

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealth 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. Its 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.

TheRegistered Nursefunctions 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.