Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU - F/T - Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical ICU to provide direct care to a complex patient population, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include data collection, independent assessments, early detection of status changes, and planning and coordinating patient care. Role requires NJ RN license, BLS/CPR within 60 days, and BSN in progress or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or nursing diploma required.
• BSN in progress or willingness to obtain within 3 years.
• Six months of relevant nursing experience or Nurse Residency Program.

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 and coordinate a patient/family focused plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document care accurately.

Education

Associate in Nursing or diploma

BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Surgical ICU provides direct care to a complex patient population, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their nursing knowledge and skills while delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Pay: $48 - $48/hour
• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Department/Unit: Surgical ICU
• Schedule: Full-time, Night 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 and coordinate a patient/family focused plan of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Adhere to established protocols and document care accurately.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Experience:

• Six (6) 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 required within 60 days of hire
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change in the community.