Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery - Level 2 - Part-time with Benefits Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Special Care Nursery in Edison, NJ. This part-time evening shift role focuses on direct patient care of complex cases and requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive data collection, independent assessments, recognizing status changes, planning care, and coordinating with families and healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or diploma required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire.
• 6+ months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program.
• Current RN License in NJ.
• BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Formulate patient/family centered goals based on assessment data.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Administer medications utilizing bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Education

Associate in Nursing or diploma

BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Special Care Nursery provides direct care to a variety of complex patients, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective coordination and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Highlights

• Pay: $46 - $46/hour
• Location: Edison, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Part-time, Evening shift

What You'll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions.
• Formulate patient/family centered goals based on assessment data.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Administer medications utilizing bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire

Experience:

• 6+ months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current RN License in NJ
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve through innovative and compassionate care.