Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - P/T with Benefits Days

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

3d•$46

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct care to a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes. The role expands nursing knowledge and skills while caring for a variety of complex patients as part of an interdisciplinary team. The nurse also directs and oversees care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination, and coordinates patient care and unit activities with nursing peers, physicians, and support services. The position encompasses assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The nurse collects comprehensive, age- and disease-specific information; develops patient- and family-centered plans and goals; coordinates and communicates care; provides education and evidence-based treatments; documents care electronically; administers medications using barcode-scanning and documentation technologies; and supports safe patient discharge and continuity of care. The nurse evaluates progress, uses critical thinking, and responds to changes in patient condition. The role also includes identifying ethical concerns, supporting patient satisfaction, maintaining required competencies and certifications, and adhering to professional nursing standards and organizational expectations. The position requires lifting at least 35 pounds, pushing and pulling at least 10 pounds, and standing for at least six hours per day.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
BSN in progress or willingness to obtain a BSN within three years of hire, subject to the stated hire-date and union-contract provisions; certain staff covered by the CC Union Contract are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire. Advanced master's nursing programs such as an associate-to-MSN program satisfy the BSN requirement.
At least six months of relevant nursing experience, or active participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
Current and valid Registered Nurse license for the assigned HMH location by the date of hire.
American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers, strong teamwork, dedication to ongoing education, and a patient-focused commitment to high-quality care.
Ability to lift at least 35 pounds, push and pull at least 10 pounds, and stand at least six hours per day.

Nice To Haves

National certification in the specialty area when eligible.

Responsibilities

Collect comprehensive patient data and perform systematic age- and disease-specific assessments of physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
Recognize changes in clinical and diagnostic status and identify patient and family education needs.
Develop and coordinate prioritized, patient- and family-focused plans of care and expected outcomes.
Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care with patients, families, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members.
Provide or coordinate patient and family education and confirm understanding.
Follow established clinical protocols, communicate with appropriate individuals, and document events.
Deliver and coordinate nursing care and treatments that meet patient needs, advocate appropriately, and follow evidence-based practice and standards.
Continuously document assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations in the point-of-care electronic record.
Administer medications using barcode-scanning and documentation technologies.
Coordinate multidisciplinary patient discharge to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
Evaluate progress toward outcomes, apply critical thinking, and initiate interventions in response to changes in condition or unexpected responses to care.
Identify ethical issues and bring them to the attention of team members.
Recognize and respond to opportunities to improve patient satisfaction.
Maintain competencies, certifications, and continuing education required for accreditation or licensing.
Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses, HMH organizational and managerial competencies, and standards of behavior.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.