Charge Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charge 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, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First:We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. 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 NICU Charge Nurse serves as the clinical and operational leader for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during the assigned shift, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centered care to critically ill and high-risk newborns. This role provides direct oversight of daily patient care operations, staff coordination, resource allocation, patient flow, and clinical decision-making while serving as the primary clinical resource for the interdisciplinary team. The Charge Nurse partners with the Nurse Manager/ Director of Women's Services, neonatologists, obstetric providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and ancillary departments to promote evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient experiences. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges; responding to neonatal emergencies and high-risk deliveries; mentoring and coaching nursing staff; ensuring appropriate staffing and productivity; supporting performance improvement initiatives; and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, patient safety, and continuous professional development. The Charge Nurse functions as a role model for clinical excellence and leadership while promoting the mission, vision, and values of Pascack Valley Medical Center. Job Requirements: Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program Minimum of 3 years of experience New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse NRP Instructor Certification STABLE Certification BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care Preferred Job Requirements: BSN STABLE Support Instructor 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ardent Health Services