Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift, full-time NICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized newborn care and support high-risk patients.

The RN will coordinate care with physicians and the nursing team, ensuring quality outcomes while leading peers and delegating tasks as needed. Licensure, BLS, NRP, and NICU experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• RN with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire and before direct patient care.
• NRP Certification or ARC equivalent.
• 1-2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery nursing experience.
• Preferred Neonatal Nursing certification.

Responsibilities

• The RN Staff Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve outcomes.
• Directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.
• Coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

NICU nursing

Patient care coordination

Education

NJ RN license

NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program

BLS certification

NRP certification

1-2 years NICU experience

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.