Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Per Diem Evenings

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides comprehensive nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

• Location:
  
  Hackensack, NJ
• Facility:
  Hackensack Meridian Health
• Department/Unit:
  Emergency Department
• 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 patient status.
• Identify patient/family education needs based on age and disease.
• Develop a patient‑centered plan of care with specific goals.
• 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.
• Adhere to established protocols and document care accurately.

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 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.