Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides direct care to a variety of complex patients, focusing on achieving desired health outcomes.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to improving patient care.

• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Department/Unit: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

• 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 for changes in patient condition.
• Adhere to established protocols and document care accurately.

• 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 the Nurse Residency Program.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Current and valid Registered Nurse license in New Jersey.
  • BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.

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