Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery - P/T with Benefits - Days

IntelliResume; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ seeks a Part-time Registered Nurse for the Special Care Nursery. This role emphasizes direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing family communication within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates have an RN license in New Jersey, at least six months of related experience, and are pursuing BSN or have completed education as required. Day shift availability is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health.
• 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 to attain outcomes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Identify ethical issues in the practice setting.

Skills

Data collection

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN in progress

Tools

Bar-code scanning

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Special Care Nursery provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired health outcomes. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their nursing skills while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Highlights

• Location: Edison, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Part-time, Day 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 to attain expected outcomes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Identify ethical issues in the practice setting.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in New Jersey
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association 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 innovation and collaboration to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.