Registered Nurse - Respiratory - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity setting.

The role emphasizes ongoing learning, accountability, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care, with BSN progression supported and compensation aligned with New Jersey pay practices. On-site opportunity in Edison, NJ with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three years of hire.
• Must have six months of relevant nursing experience or be active in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, and deliver high-quality care with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team for a variety of complex patients.
• Direct and oversee care by delegating, validating, evaluating, and coordinating.
• Coordinate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Adaptability

Ongoing education

Education

Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing

BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Job description

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:

1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
2. 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). *P4567U - applies to team members hired after 6/1/2021. **CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire. Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
3. 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.
4. 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:

1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

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Minimum rate of $46.25 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.