Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU - Per Diem Evenings

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric ICU provides direct care to a specific patient population, focusing on achieving desired health outcomes. This role is ideal for those who are dedicated to patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment.

• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Per Diem, Evening

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patients.
• Develop and coordinate patient-centered plans of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications using advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to changes in patient condition.
• Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses.

• Education: Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required; BSN in progress preferred.
• Experience: Six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • 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.