Registered Nurse - Preop/PACU - Per Diem Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in Preop/PACU at Hackensack Meridian Health delivers individualized patient care informed by current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care. The role includes communicating with patients and the healthcare team about patient status, care provided, and treatment plans; administering medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies; and maintaining electronic point-of-care documentation of assessments, care plans, interventions, and evaluations. The nurse also provides patient- and family-centered education and participates in multidisciplinary discharge planning to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
Requirements
- Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
- BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- ACLS/PALS certification.
- BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire a BSN within three years of hire.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
- Strong accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
- Exceptional focus on teamwork.
- Dedication to ongoing education.
- Ability and passion to provide high-quality, patient-focused care.
Nice To Haves
- Critical care experience and/or PACU experience.
- National certification.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized nursing care in accordance with current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care.
- Communicate with patients, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members about patient status, care rendered, and treatment plans.
- Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
- Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations through point-of-care electronic systems.
- Provide patient- and family-centered education to support health, wellness, and disease management.
- Participate in multidisciplinary patient discharge planning to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
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