OverviewOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.It’salso about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.ResponsibilitiesA Registered Professional Nurse coordinates total nursing care for patients and participants in patients and participants in patient and family teaching for an assigned group of patients. The Registered Professional Nurse provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient care team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.QualificationsEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.
Department PMC-Three EastSite Palisades Medical CenterJob Location US-NJ-North BergenPosition Type Full Time with BenefitsStandard Hours Per Week 36Shift DayShift Hours 6:45 a.m.- 7:15 p.m.Weekend Work Every Other WeekendOn Call Work No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work As Needed