OverviewOur 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.ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care
Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care and treatment plans
Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients
Ongoing Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care
Patient and family centered education aimed at optimizing health, wellness and disease management
Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care
Qualifications
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License is required
BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire
Per diem positions require a minimum of 1 year of experience in NICU
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.
BLS/CPR certification by the American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.
Department Neonatal ICU (NICU)Site Hackensack University Med CntrJob Location US-NJ-HackensackPosition Type Per DiemStandard Hours Per Week 4Shift DayShift Hours DayWeekend Work One Weekend a MonthOn Call Work No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work Two of 6