OverviewOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealth we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another tosucceed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees areteam members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about howwe support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keepgetting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader ofpositive change.ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian 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
Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required
Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required
BSN or must obtain within 3 years
Motivated team member responsible for scrubbing and circulating on a variety of surgical cases in a busy OR department.
Minimum 1 year of OR RN experience required
National certification preferred.
Must be a self-starter who works well independently.
Time management and prioritizing skills are a must. Ability to multitask.
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.
Department R-OPER ROOMSite Riverview Medical CenterJob Location US-NJ-Red BankPosition Type Per DiemShift DayShift Hours 7 am - 7:30 pmWeekend Work No Weekends RequiredOn Call Work On-Call Commitment RequiredHoliday Work No Holidays Required