Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Department provides direct care to a diverse patient population, focusing on achieving desired health outcomes. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their nursing skills while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

• Location: Edison, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Perform age and disease specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care with strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Identify ethical issues in the practice setting and address them with the team.

• Education:
  • Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
  • BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years of hire
• Experience:
  • Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Current RN License in New Jersey
  • BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve through innovative and compassionate care.