Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing and Rehab can be described as:

• Functions responsibly as an RN educator; teaches patients and families based on identified health needs
• Utilizes appropriate teaching methodologies based upon the learning needs of the patients
• Performs as a practitioner in a safe and efficient manner
• Actively perpetuates assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of resident care plan are reflective of Policy and Procedure and Standard of Care, measured by complete and accurate documentation
• Demonstrates team approach to problem solving through frequent communication and collaboration on complex issues
• Monitors and supervises nursing staff to ensure quality of care
• Maintains all facility equipment as per facility policy. Follows Manufacturers’ specifications for use of equipment
  • IV pumps
• Identifies equipment problems and safety hazards and takes appropriate action to initiate repairs and/or correction of deficiencies
• Supplies are stocked and cleaned as appropriately so equipment is readily available
• Delegates tasks and assignments to appropriate staff within their scope of practice

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

•  Completion of an approved RN program
•  Perform clinical care professionally
•  Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members
•  Deliver patient care with minimal disruptions and obstacles
•  Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Long-term care facility experience
• Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations
• Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• BLS Basic Life Support
• CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• IV Certification