Registered Nurse - PA-Behav Health STCF

About This Role

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes. This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team and are committed to expanding their knowledge and skills.

• Location:
  
  Perth Amboy, 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.
• Perform continuous point-of-care electronic documentation.
• Administer medications utilizing advancements in bar-scanning technology.

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