Surgical ICU RN - Night Shift, Impactful Patient Care

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

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.