Registered Nurse - St John-Psychiatric

About This Role

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes, focusing on expanding knowledge and skills while providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Location: Hackensack, 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 assessment/data collection independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
• Identify variables in patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing communication with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Implement age and disease specific care in an organized manner.
• Administer medications utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required; BSN in progress or willingness to acquire within three years preferred.

• Six months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Hackensack Meridian Health s Nurse Residency Program.

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in New Jersey required by date of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association 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 enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.