What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse / RN NICU position at Pascack Valley Medical Center?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a night shift, PRN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.
Responsibilities
- The RN Staff Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes.
- 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.
- The RN Staff Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
- Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or the American Red Cross (ARC)
- 1-2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery nursing experience
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Neonatal Nursing certification
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.