Registered Nurse - Infusion Services - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health•Brick, NJ

3d•$46

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 while providing effective direct care to complex patients as part of an interdisciplinary team. The 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. The Registered Nurse delivers individualized, safe, high-quality 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 plans of care, coordinates communication and education, administers medications, documents care continuously, evaluates outcomes, and responds to changes in patient condition. The role also supports safe discharge and continuity of care, patient satisfaction, ethical practice, and required ongoing competencies and education.

Requirements

Current and valid New Jersey nursing license.
BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire a BSN within three years 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.
Strong accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
Strong teamwork, commitment to ongoing education, and ability and passion to deliver high-quality, patient-focused 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

Oncology experience.
Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification.

Responsibilities

Collect comprehensive patient health and situational data, including 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-centered plans of care and goals based on assessment findings.
Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care with patients, families, nursing colleagues, and other members of the health care team.
Provide or coordinate patient and family education and ensure understanding.
Deliver age- and disease-specific nursing care and treatments in a timely manner, following established protocols and standards.
Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations continuously using point-of-care electronic documentation.
Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
Coordinate multidisciplinary patient discharges to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes and use critical thinking to achieve desired 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.
Respond to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
Maintain competencies, certifications, and continuing education required for facility accreditation or individual licensing.
Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses and Hackensack Meridian Health organizational, managerial, and behavioral standards.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.