Qureos Mentor

Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to improving patient lives and fostering success among its team members. The organization offers a wide range of career opportunities across various healthcare settings, including acute care, behavioral health, and home care services. With a focus on teamwork and community support, Hackensack Meridian Health aims to transform healthcare and provide competitive benefits to its employees. Join their mission to lead positive change in the health sector.

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
Hiring an APP for DAY </b><b>with experience in Emergency Room, RRT, Critical Care Medicine, ICU or Inpatient Medicine.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.</b></div>
Responsibilities:
<div><b>
1. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. 2. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. 3. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. 4. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed. 5. Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations. 6. Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease. 7. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges. 8. Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators. 9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes. 10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions. 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty. 12. Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate. 13. Participate in annual APN peer review. 14. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care. 15. Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families. 16. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds. 17. Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate. 18. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities. 19. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary. 20. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes. 21. Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols. 22. Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert. 23. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials. 24. Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert. 25. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars. 26. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice. 27. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications. 28. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them. 29. Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards. 30. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role. 31. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 32. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</b></div>
Qualifications:<div></div><div><b><br>
Required Qualifications</b></div><ul><li><div><b>
Education:</b></div><ul><li><b>
Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.</b></li></ul></li><li><div><b>
Licensure &amp; Certifications:</b></div><ul><li><b>
Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant License.</b></li><li><b>
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).</b></li><li><b>
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).</b></li><li><b>
AHA Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.</b></li></ul></li><li><div><b>
Skills &amp; Abilities:</b></div><ul><li><b>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</b></li><li><b>
Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.</b></li></ul></li></ul><div><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advance Practice Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC.5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.</b></div>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $148,318.56 Annually Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

APP Hospitalist DAY

<div>
 <strong>
  Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian
 <em>
  Health
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 we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; 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&rsquo;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.
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  Responsibilties
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Patient Care Technician 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 and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.
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  <li>
   Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
  </li>
  <li>
   Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care
  </li>
  <li>
   Take self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating new opportunities
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
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  Specific Job Functions May Include But Not Limited To
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 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures.
  </li>
  <li>
   Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.
  </li>
  <li>
   Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs EKG for patients as directed.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.
  </li>
  <li>
   Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.
  </li>
  <li>
   Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides post mortem care
  </li>
  <li>
   Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
  </li>
  <li>
   Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  </li>
  <li>
   Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
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  <li>
   High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred
  </li>
  <li>
   At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.
  </li>
  <li>
   Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.
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  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Licenses And Certifications Required
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 </strong>
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  <li>
   AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Job Duties
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
  </li>
  <li>
   Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
  </li>
  <li>
   Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
  </li>
  <li>
   Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
  </li>
  <li>
   Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly
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Patient Care Technician - Full Time Nights

<div>Overview:
<div>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; 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&rsquo;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.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Respiratory Equipment Technician maintains, cleans and assembles equipment at their assigned Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) hospital. Orders supplies, manages the cylinder inventory and services the central gas system.</div><div></div><div><br>
***This position is for currently enrolled Respiratory Program students.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
A day in the life of an Equipment Technician, Respiratory at Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> includes:</div><ul><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of the use of the respiratory therapy equipment and supplies that are required for respiratory therapy procedures.</li><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of the care, cleaning, disposition and storage of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.</li><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of the management and security of stock medications.</li><li>
Documents all data and findings in a consistent, comprehensive and legible manner. Documentation includes, but is not limited to equipment logs, receivers, environment of care logs, repair tags, service reports and all other medical records compliance where applicable. Consults with immediate supervisor or assigned personnel for the ordering of the required medical gasses for the medical center.</li><li>
Maintains PAR levels of Respiratory Therapy Supplies. Placing supply orders with direct leader approval when necessary. Maintains proper documentation on purchase orders.</li><li>
Manages the stock of supplies and ensures stocked areas are organized and well kept, where applicable</li><li>
Receives, documents and stores as per site protocol a diverse range of medical gasses.</li><li>
Completes and documents assigned oxygen safety rounds.</li><li>
Rounds, documents, changes cylinders on all assigned medical gas manifolds.</li><li>
Manages the stock medication inventory and services the remote medication carts, where applicable.</li><li>
Provides observations to identify and evaluate the state of equipment in order to maintain patient and equipment safety.</li><li>
Maintains infection control standards throughout the department and in satellite locations.</li><li>
Maintains the safety and security of the cylinder inventory and centralized medical gas supply systems.</li><li>
Recognizes and responds to medical gas supply system alarms.</li><li>
Maintains equipment in a state of readiness.</li><li>
Manages equipment par levels in order to prevent rentals. Coordinates rentals with direct leader approval when necessary.</li><li>
Maintains medical gas and therapeutic supply levels within the department and in satellite locations.</li><li>
Manages supplies and works with pharmacy to maintain medications par levels, where applicable.</li><li>
Communicates and collaborates with all members of the patient care team including nursing, pharmacy, receiving and transport staff.</li><li>
Manages communications between equipment technicians, clinical and biomedical staff.</li><li>
Provides on-call hours as needed.</li><li>
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</li><li>
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</li><li>
Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hour a day.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</div><ul><li>
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.</li></ul><div>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</div><ul><li>
One year experience as a Respiratory Therapy Equipment Technician.</li><li>
Experience with high pressure oxygen cylinders and electrical devices.\</li></ul><div>
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:</div><ul><li>
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification.</li></ul><div>
Contacts:</div><ul><li>
Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.</li></ul><div>
Working Conditions:</div><ul><li>
Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hour a day.</li></ul><div>
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!</div>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $19.99 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

Equipment Technician, Respiratory Students (Per Diem)

<div>Overview:
<p>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; 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&rsquo;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.</p>
Responsibilities:
<p>
The Patient Care Technician 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 and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.</p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service</li><li>
Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions</li><li>
Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care</li><li>
Take self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating new opportunities</li><li>
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care</li><li>
Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</li><li>
Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures.</li><li>
Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.</li><li>
Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</li><li>
Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.</li><li>
Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</li><li>
Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.</li><li>
Performs EKG for patients as directed.</li><li>
Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</li><li>
Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</li><li>
Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.</li><li>
Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</li><li>
Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</li><li>
Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.</li><li>
Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</li><li>
Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.</li><li>
Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</li><li>
Provides post mortem care</li><li>
Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</li><li>
Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</li><li>
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)</li><li>
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</li><li>
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b></p><ul><li>
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.</li><li>
Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.</li><li>
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.</li></ul><p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>
Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred</li><li>
At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.</li><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.</li></ul><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</b></p><ul><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.</li></ul>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

Patient Care Technician - Ortho - Per Diem Nights

Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Per Diem Days

<div>Overview:
<p>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; 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&rsquo;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.</p><p></p><p><br>
The <b>Registered Nurse</b> 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.</p>
Responsibilities:
<p>
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:</p><p></p><p><br>
Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Assessment</p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.</li><li>
Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.</li><li>
Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.</li><li>
Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.</li><li>
Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.</li><li>
Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.</li><li>
Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.</li><li>
Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.</li><li>
Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.</li><li>
Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.</li><li>
Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.</li><li>
Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.</li><li>
Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.</li><li>
Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.</li><li>
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.</li><li>
Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.</li><li>
Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional Responsibilities:
</p><ul><li>Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.</li><li>
Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.</li><li>
Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.</li><li>
Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.</li><li>
Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.</li><li>
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
</b></p><ul><li>A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.</li><li>
BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.</li><li>
Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.</li><li>
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 based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
</b></p><ul><li>National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Licenses and Certifications Required:
</b></p><ul><li>Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.</li><li>
BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.</li></ul>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $46.25 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

Registered Nurse- Emergency Room- OBMC- F/T Evenings

<b>Overview:</b><br>
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.
<br><br>
<b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
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.
<br><br>
<b>A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes:</b> Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Assessment
<br><br>
1. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
<br><br>
2. Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
<br><br>
3. Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
<br><br>
4. Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.
<br><br>
Plan
<br><br>
1. Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
<br><br>
2. Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
<br><br>
3. Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
<br><br>
Implementation
<br><br>
1. Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.
<br><br>
2. 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.
<br><br>
3. Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.
<br><br>
4. Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.
<br><br>
5. Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.
<br><br>
6. Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.
<br><br>
7. Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.
<br><br>
8. Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.
<br><br>
9. Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.
<br><br>
Evaluation
<br><br>
1. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
<br><br>
2. Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.
<br><br>
3. Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care.
<br><br>
<b>Additional Responsibilities:</b><br>
1. Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.
<br><br>
2. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
<br><br>
3. Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.
<br><br>
4. Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
<br><br>
5. Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
<br><br>
6. Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
<br><br>
7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
<br><br>
<b>Qualifications:</b><br>
<b>Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b><br>
1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
<br><br>
2. BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019). *P4567U - applies to team members hired after 6/1/2021. **CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire. Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
<br><br>
3. Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
<br><br>
4. 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 based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
<br><br>
<b>Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</b><br>
1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.
<br><br>
<b>Licenses and Certifications Required:</b><br>
1. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
<br><br>
2. BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.
<br><br>
<b>Starting Minimum Rate:</b> Minimum rate of $46.25 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care - F/T Nights

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