Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ, seeks a day shift, full-time NICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized neonatal patient care. This role involves coordinating care, delegating tasks, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for a vulnerable population.

Qualified candidates will hold NJ RN licensure, graduate from an NLN/AACN-accredited program, and have BLS; NRP certification or ARC is required.

Qualifications

• RN licensed by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Graduation from an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire.
• NRP Certification or ARC certification.
• 1–2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery nursing experience.
• Preferred: Neonatal Nursing certification.

Responsibilities

• The RN Staff Nurse provides care for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes.
• Directs and oversees care by delegating, validating, evaluating, and coordinating with team members.
• Coordinates patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Caregiving

Team coordination

Patient care

Education

RN license – New Jersey Board of Nursing

NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program

BLS certification

Neonatal Nursing certification (preferred)

Tools

NRP Certification (or ARC)

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive

We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First

We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better

We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Learn more about thebenefits offeredfor this job.

Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• The RN Staff Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• 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.
• The RN Staff Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or the American Red Cross (ARC).
• 1-2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery nursing experience.
• Preferred Job Requirements: Neonatal Nursing certification.
• Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.