OverviewOur 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.Ocean Medical Center has been granted the American College of Surgeons (AcoS) Commission on Cancer accreditation with commendation for its cancer program, an achievement earned by less than one third of all cancer programs across the country. This endorsement verifies the exceptional level of expertise and quality care that is delivered to each and every patient.ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
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.
Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient’s status, rendered care and treatment plans.
Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.
Ongoing Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient’s assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.
Patient and family centered education aimed at optimizing health, wellness and disease management.
Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care
Qualifications
Current and valid RN license in the State of New Jersey is required
BLS/CPR Certification by American Heart Association is required
Six (6) or more months of nursing experience is required OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health’s Nurse Residency Program
Oncology nursing experience is preferred
BSN is preferred or willing to acquire within 3 years of hire
OCN is preferred
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course is preferred
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!Department O-4 EAST ONCSite Ocean University Medical CntrJob Location US-NJ-BrickPosition Type Full Time with BenefitsStandard Hours Per Week 36Shift DayShift Hours 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Weekend Work Every Other WeekendOn Call Work No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work Three of 6
