Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery Level 2 - P/T with Benefits Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Registered Nurses deliver nursing care according to the latest evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care to ensure safe and excellent individualized patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive, age- and disease-specific assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
• Identify changes in clinical and diagnostic patient status and recognize patient/family education needs based on cultural and learning differences.
• Develop patient/family-centered care plans with prioritized, measurable goals and interventions across the care continuum.
• Coordinate and implement the plan of care, ensuring timely, organized, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team regarding patient status and treatment plans.
• Provide or coordinate patient/family education, ensuring understanding of health information.
• Adhere to established protocols, advocate for patients, and document care in real-time using Point-of-Care electronic systems.
• Administer medications safely using bar-scanning and advanced documentation technologies.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary patient discharge to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes, using critical thinking to adjust care plans as needed.
• Identify and address ethical issues in practice, enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Maintain required competencies, certifications, and continuing education to meet accreditation and licensing standards.
• Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses and HMH’s organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting a minimum of 35 lbs., pushing/pulling 10 lbs., and standing for at least 6 hours per day.
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or diploma in Nursing (minimum requirement).
• BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three (3) years of hire (applies to hires on or after November 2019).
• For union positions (CC456U, CC689U, CC891U): BSN required within five years of hire; advanced master’s degrees in nursing (e.g., Associates to MSN) satisfy this requirement.
• Six (6) or more 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 (required by date of hire).
• BLS/CPR certification by the American Heart Association (required within 60 days of hire).
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, and demonstrate accountability for improving patient and caregiver outcomes.
• Strong focus on teamwork, ongoing education, and delivering high-quality care with a patient-centered approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification in area of specialty (preferred when eligible).

Pay

Minimum starting rate of $46.25 per hour. The posted rate is a reasonable good-faith estimate and may vary based on factors such as labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations. Full-time and part-time positions (20+ hours/week) may be eligible for shift differentials, performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions.

Benefits

HMH 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; and retirement benefits.