Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - F/T - Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

8d•$48

About The Position

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population, providing effective direct care to complex patients as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role expands nursing knowledge and skills and directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. The nurse coordinates patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services. The position delivers individualized nursing care in accordance with current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care. The nurse assesses patients, develops and implements patient- and family-centered care plans, communicates with patients and the healthcare team, provides education, documents care electronically, administers medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies, and coordinates safe discharge and continuity of care. The nurse evaluates outcomes, responds to changes in patient condition, advocates for patients, and maintains required competencies, certifications, and continuing education. This is a full-time, night-shift Labor and Delivery role. The posted minimum rate is $48.18 per hour. HMH describes a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a diploma in Nursing.
BSN in progress or willingness to obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
Current and valid Registered Nurse license for the assigned HMH location by the date of hire.
BLS/CPR, ACLS, and NRP certifications from the American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire.
At least six months of relevant nursing experience, or active participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
Strong teamwork, commitment to ongoing education, and ability and passion to provide high-quality, patient-focused care.
Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

National certification in the area of specialty when eligible.
EFM certification.

Responsibilities

Collect comprehensive patient data and perform systematic, age- and disease-specific assessments.
Recognize changes in clinical and diagnostic status and identify patient and family education needs.
Develop and coordinate prioritized, patient- and family-centered plans of care and outcomes.
Communicate, coordinate, and implement care plans with patients, families, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members.
Provide or coordinate patient and family education and confirm understanding.
Provide timely, evidence-based nursing care and treatments according to protocols, policies, and standards of care.
Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and evaluations through continuous point-of-care electronic documentation.
Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
Coordinate patient discharges to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
Evaluate progress toward desired outcomes and use critical thinking to achieve patient outcomes.
Initiate interventions in response to changes in patient condition or unexpected responses to care.
Identify ethical issues and bring them to the attention of other team members.
Recognize and respond to opportunities to improve patient satisfaction.
Maintain competencies, certifications, and continuing education required for accreditation and licensing.
Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses and HMH organizational and managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
Lift at least 35 pounds, push and pull at least 10 pounds, and stand for at least 6 hours per day.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.