Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Observation Cohort - F/T Nights

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health, you will function as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes. This role focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, providing effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. You will direct and oversee care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination, while effectively coordinating patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care to ensure safe and excellent individualized patient care.
• Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation:
  • Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
  • Perform age- and disease-specific assessments independently, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
  • Recognize clinical and diagnostic changes in patient status.
  • Identify patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.
  • Develop a plan of care with patient/family-centered goals and outcomes based on assessment data.
  • Coordinate a prioritized plan of care encompassing the continuum of care.
• Implementation:
  • Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
  • Provide or coordinate patient/family education and ensure understanding.
  • Perform care in an organized and timely manner according to established protocols.
  • Provide nursing care and treatments reflecting patient needs, advocacy, and evidence-based practice.
  • Document care electronically in real-time using Point-of-Care systems.
  • Administer medications safely using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
  • Facilitate multi-disciplinary discharge planning for safe patient transitions.
• Evaluation:
  • Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes using critical thinking skills.
  • Initiate interventions for changes in patient condition or unexpected responses to care.
  • Identify and address ethical issues in practice.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction through responsive and compassionate care.
• Maintain competencies, certifications, and continuing education to meet facility accreditation and licensing requirements.
• Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting a minimum of 35 lbs., pushing/pulling a minimum of 10 lbs., and standing a minimum of 6 hours per day.
• Adhere to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate in Nursing or diploma in Nursing.
• BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• Current and valid Registered Nurse license for the assigned HMH location by the date of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification by the American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire.
• Six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR active participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, and demonstrate a strong sense of accountability for improving patient and caregiver lives.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education, and ability to deliver high-quality care with a strong patient focus.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Pay

The minimum starting rate for this role is $45.20 per hour. The base compensation may vary based on factors such as labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations. Some positions may also be eligible for shift differentials, performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions.

Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.