Registered Nurse - Med​/Surg - Per Diem

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population, focusing on expanding knowledge and skills while providing effective direct care as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for those who are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

• Pay: $43 - $43/hour
• Location: Manahawkin, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Per Diem, 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.
• Formulate age and disease specific patient/family centered goals/outcomes.
• 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.

Education:

• Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree required
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Experience:

• Six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or participation in Nurse Residency Program
• One year of nursing experience strongly preferred

Licenses &

Certifications:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position
• 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 connection among their team members to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve.