Surgical Care Liaison Nurse

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an RN Surgical Liaison to coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff and other departments to ensure positive patient outcomes. You will plan care to meet patient needs and support effective communication across care teams.

The ideal candidate is an RN with at least 2 years of clinical experience in the relevant specialty, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong organizational abilities to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse graduate from NLN/AACN accredited program.
• RN with at least 2 years clinical experience in the relevant clinical specialty.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, patients, and their families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, other disciplines/departments and patients to facilitate positive patient outcomes.
• Plan effectively to meet patient needs.
• Support clear and timely communication across care teams to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Judgment

Communication with physicians/patients

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

RN license (NJ)

AHA BLS HCP Certification

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we 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 RN Surgical Liaison utilizes effective communication and collaboration skills to ensure coordination of care with physicians, nursing staff, other disciplines/departments, and patients to facilitate positive patient outcomes. The RN Surgical Liaison plans effectively in order to meet patient needs.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Registered Nurse Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• R.N. with at least 2 years clinical experience in the relevant clinical specialty.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, patients, and their families.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Oncology experience.
• Surgical experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse