RN Care Leader & Patient Care Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as a caregiver for a specific patient population, focusing on expanding knowledge and skills while delivering direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

This role involves coordinating patient care across nursing peers, physicians, and support services. The position requires a BSN in progress or commitment to complete within three years, and at least six months of relevant nursing experience or active participation in

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or willingness to pursue within three years of hire.
• Six months or more nursing experience OR active Nurse Residency with Hackensack Meridian Health.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, strong accountability, teamwork, ongoing education, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• Delegate and oversee care provided by other caregivers to ensure quality outcomes.
• Provide effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Accountability

Patient focus

Education

BSN in progress

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019).
• Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.