The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Eligibility
Med surg
Posted Oct 7
Shift and hours
Days Registered Nurse-3A Medical Surgical-Full-Time Days36 hours a week
Unit and setting
3A Medical Surgical · Hospital Registered Nurse-3A Medical Surgical-Full-Time Days
License
RN license Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.Registered Nurse license
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse-3A Medical Surgical-Full-Time DaysFull-Time
Do you qualify?
License
Registered Nurse licenseMust have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
Certification
BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of hireBLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.
Education
Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degreeA minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
Education
BSN in progress and/or acquired within 3 years of hireAfter hire · acquire within three (3) years of hireBSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
Experience
6 or more months of relevant nursing experience or active participant in HMH Nurse Residency ProgramMust have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
Preferred
Certification
National Certification in area of specialtyNational Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.
In range for New Jersey staff rolesNew Jersey staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $58/hr, across 1,457 postings.
CC Union Contract**CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire.
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collect comprehensive health dataCollects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
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perform age and disease specific assessments independentlyPerforms age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
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recognize clinical and diagnostic status changesRecognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
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identify patient and family education needsIdentifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.
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develop plan of care to achieve expected outcomesDevelops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
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formulate age and disease specific goalsFormulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
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develop and coordinate continuum-encompassing care planDevelops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
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communicate and implement plan of careCommunicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.
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provide ongoing communication with patient, family, and teamProvides ongoing communication with patient / family, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care and treatment plans.
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implement age and disease specific careImplements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.
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provide and coordinate patient and family educationProvides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.
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follow clinical protocols and document eventsPerforms according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.
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provide evidence-based nursing care and advocacyProvides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.
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perform continuous point-of-care electronic documentationPerforms continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.
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administer medications via bar-scanning technologyMedication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.
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coordinate multidisciplinary dischargeMulti-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.
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evaluate progress toward outcomesEvaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
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utilize critical thinking skillsUtilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.
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initiate interventions for changes in conditionInitiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care
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identify and report ethical issuesIdentifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.
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enhance patient satisfactionRecognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
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maintain required competencies and continuing educationMust acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.
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adhere to ANA Code for NursesAdheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
Details
lifts minimum 35 lbs, pushes/pulls minimum 10 lbs, stands minimum 6 hours a dayLifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Orientation
Residency programust have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
Posted on Hackensack Meridian Health’s careers page.
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
A Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health involves the delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care.
A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Assessment
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.
Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.
Provides ongoing communication with patient / family, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care and treatment plans.
Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.
Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.
Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.
Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.
Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.
Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.
Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care
Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.
Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.
Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
Neighborhoods+Old Bridge features several distinct suburban pockets catering to different lifestyle needs. Heritage Woods offers quiet, tree-lined streets near local parks and retail centers, appealing to those seeking traditional suburban living. Highpointe Estates is characterized by spacious single-family homes, established community activities, and quick access to regional arterials. Newer master-planned communities like Woodhaven and The Oaks at Glenwood draw buyers looking for contemporary layouts, while South Old Bridge is frequently favored by commuters aiming to position themselves closer to transit hubs and neighboring Monmouth County communities.
Old Bridge features several distinct suburban pockets catering to different lifestyle needs. Heritage Woods offers quiet, tree-lined streets near local parks and retail centers, appealing to those seeking traditional suburban living.
Highpointe Estates is characterized by spacious single-family homes, established community activities, and quick access to regional arterials. Newer master-planned communities like Woodhaven and The Oaks at Glenwood draw buyers looking for contemporary layouts, while South Old Bridge is frequently favored by commuters aiming to position themselves closer to transit hubs and neighboring Monmouth County communities.
Getting around+Old Bridge functions primarily as a car-dependent and bus-oriented township traversed by Route 9, Route 18, and the Garden State Parkway, with straightforward connections to the New Jersey Turnpike. For regional transit, NJ TRANSIT operates commuter bus routes including the 133, 135, 138, and 139 serving local park-and-rides, heavily focused on peak weekday hours rather than continuous all-day schedules. While rail commuters must drive to stations in adjacent municipalities and local drivers access nearby ferry service in South Amboy, hospital shifts require personal vehicles, and peak-hour road congestion along the commercial arteries remains a persistent reality.
Old Bridge functions primarily as a car-dependent and bus-oriented township traversed by Route 9, Route 18, and the Garden State Parkway, with straightforward connections to the New Jersey Turnpike. For regional transit, NJ TRANSIT operates commuter bus routes including the 133, 135, 138, and 139 serving local park-and-rides, heavily focused on peak weekday hours rather than continuous all-day schedules.
While rail commuters must drive to stations in adjacent municipalities and local drivers access nearby ferry service in South Amboy, hospital shifts require personal vehicles, and peak-hour road congestion along the commercial arteries remains a persistent reality.
Outdoors+Old Bridge contains more than 300 acres of developed township parkland alongside direct waterfront access along the Raritan Bay. Residents frequent local hiking and biking paths in neighborhood reserves around Heritage Woods and utilize township sports facilities for organized recreation. The township's Central Jersey geography also places residents within a half-hour drive of Atlantic coastal beaches along the Jersey Shore, making fishing, coastal walks, and water outings convenient weekend escapes.
Old Bridge contains more than 300 acres of developed township parkland alongside direct waterfront access along the Raritan Bay. Residents frequent local hiking and biking paths in neighborhood reserves around Heritage Woods and utilize township sports facilities for organized recreation.
The township's Central Jersey geography also places residents within a half-hour drive of Atlantic coastal beaches along the Jersey Shore, making fishing, coastal walks, and water outings convenient weekend escapes.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Old Bridge
For relocating nurses, Old Bridge offers a practical suburban compromise in Central Jersey, balancing accessible housing layouts against excellent regional highway connectivity. Anchored along Route 9, Route 18, and the Garden State Parkway, the township is defined by car-oriented accessibility rather than rail hubs, with NJ TRANSIT express buses and nearby South Amboy ferry links rounding out transit. Healthcare workers can choose between classic Cape Cods and colonials in Heritage Woods, upscale houses in Highpointe Estates, or contemporary townhomes in Woodhaven. Off-shift hours are well-supported by established gathering places like Ponte Vecchio, Pine Tavern, and the lively Madison Modern Social, with over 300 acres of township parkland and the Raritan Bay shoreline offering quiet outdoor breathing room. Old Bridge provides noticeably more living space and economic diversity than northern commuter suburbs or neighboring Marlboro, though newcomers must adjust to tight housing inventory and predictable rush-hour highway slowdowns.
