Registered Nurse- RB- PA Special Care Nursery- Per Diem Days

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER- PERTH AMBOY; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as a caregiver for a specific patient population, expanding knowledge and delivering direct care within an interdisciplinary team. The role includes directing and overseeing care, delegating tasks, and coordinating patient care across units and services.

Qualifications include an associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma, BSN in progress or commitment to pursue, and at least six months of nursing experience or participation

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within three years of hire.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or active Nurse Residency Program participation.
• Ability to learn quickly, accountability to improve patient lives, strong teamwork, ongoing education, and commitment to high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team for a variety of complex patients.
• Direct and oversee care by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation and coordination.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN in progress

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.

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:

• A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• 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:

• Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.