Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ, seeks a day shift, full-time Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse. The RN Staff Nurse will care for a defined NICU patient population and coordinate care with nursing peers, physicians, and support staff.

Requirements: NJ RN license, NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program, BLS within 14 days, NRP or ARC, and 1–2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery experience. Neonatal certification preferred. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• RN license with New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Graduate of NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• NRP Certification or ARC.
• 1-2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery experience.

Responsibilities

• The RN Staff Nurse cares for a specific NICU patient population to achieve outcomes.
• This position directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.
• Coordinates patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Patient care

Team coordination

Care delegation

Communication

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

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

Job Requirements:

• 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.