Charge Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg

Pascack Valley Medical Center•Westwood, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU. Learn About A Day in the Life of a Med Surg RN: Responsibilities The RN Staff Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. 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. The RN Staff Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey or a valid Nursing Compacted License required.
Active certifications required(American Red Cross or American Heart Association issued):
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Advance Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS).
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS).
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required.
2 years’ experience required.
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certification, with successful completion of certification within 6 months of hire
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENCP), with successful completion of Certification within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

The RN Staff Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes.
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.