Registered Nurse - PMC - Three East Progressive Care Unit - Per Diem - Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve a specific patient population, delivering direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team and coordinating care across services.

The role emphasizes rapid learning, adaptability, teamwork, patient focus, and a commitment to ongoing education, with eligibility for BSN and Nurse Residency options.

NJ state RN license required; BLS within 60 days. Join a culture of collaboration and dedication to improving patient lives.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• Six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience or active participant in Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, strong accountability, teamwork, ongoing education, and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Functions as caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve outcomes; directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
• Delivers direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team and provides delegation, validation and evaluation as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient-centered care

Education

BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three years

NJ State RN License

AHA BLS Certification (HCP)

Job description

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

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.