Registered Nurse Center for Ambulatory Surgery - Operating Room - Per Diem - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

1d•$48

About The Position

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes. The role focuses on expanding knowledge and skills and providing effective direct care to a variety of complex patients as part of the interdisciplinary team. The Registered Nurse directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination, and coordinates patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Requirements

At least an associate degree in Nursing or a Nursing diploma.
BSN in progress or willingness to acquire a BSN within three years of hire, subject to the stated applicability provisions; certain union-contract staff Registered Nurses must obtain a BSN within five years of hire. Advanced master's degree programs in nursing may satisfy the BSN requirement.
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.
Strong accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
Exceptional teamwork focus and dedication to ongoing education.
Ability and passion to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.
Current and valid Registered Nurse license for the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

National certification in the area of specialty when eligible.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing practices according to current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care to provide safe, individualized patient care.
Communicate ongoing information about patients’ status, care, and treatment plans to patients, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members.
Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations of care in the Point-of-Care electronic record.
Provide patient- and family-centered education to support health, wellness, and disease management.
Coordinate multidisciplinary patient discharges to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
Oversee care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.