Registered Nurse - St John-Psychiatric

About This Role

The Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired outcomes through effective communication and coordination with the interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their nursing knowledge and skills while supporting patient care.

• Location:
  
  Hackensack, NJ
• Facility:
  Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule:
  
  Part-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.
• 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 advancements in bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to patient's change in condition.
• Adhere to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses.

Education: Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required; BSN in progress preferred within three years of hire.

Experience: Six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in New Jersey.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.