Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU Stepdown & Telemetry - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune Township, NJ

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides individualized, safe, high-quality patient care in accordance with current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care. The role includes communicating with patients and members of the health care team about patient status, care provided, and treatment plans; administering medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies; and documenting patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and evaluations in the point-of-care electronic record. The nurse also provides education to patients and families to support health, wellness, and disease management, and works with a multidisciplinary team to support safe discharge and continuity of care. This is a full-time night-shift position in Neuro ICU Stepdown and Telemetry. A current New Jersey nursing license is required. Candidates must have at least six months of nursing experience or be an active participant in the Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency program. AHA BLS/CPR certification is required within 60 days of hire. A BSN must be in progress or the candidate must be willing to acquire one within three years of hire.

Requirements

Current and valid New Jersey nursing license.
AHA BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
At least six months of nursing experience or active participation in the Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency program.
BSN in progress or willingness to acquire a BSN within three years of hire.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
Strong teamwork and dedication to ongoing education.
Ability and passion to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.

Nice To Haves

Telemetry certification.
ACLS certification.
NIH certification.
Step-down progressive care experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized patient care in accordance with current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care.
Communicate with patients, nursing colleagues, and other health care team members regarding patient status, care rendered, and treatment plans.
Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations in the point-of-care electronic record.
Educate patients and families to support health, wellness, and disease management.
Coordinate patient discharges with the multidisciplinary team to support safe transitions and continuity of care.