Information Technology Jobs in Cranford

Program Dates

May 19th, 2026 – August 7th, 2026

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

Your contribution

If you are a student who is pursuing an education in Supply Chain Management, Food Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control Management, or other related fields, these internship opportunities may be a great fit for you! Wakefern prides itself in being the industry leader in Logistics and Distribution. Our organization currently services over 400+ retail stores throughout the northeast. The Logistics Infrastructure includes 9 warehouses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, housing 4 million square feet of warehouse space. Wakefern’s fleet of over 2000 trailers ship approximately 1.4 million cases daily while traveling 52,000,000 miles per year! This sophisticated operation utilizes state of the art technology to meet the needs of our more than 8 million customers.

Quality Assurance: Product Inspector (Produce) track:

This internship goes beyond a typical desk job, you’ll be immersed in the core of our supply chain operations. The QA (Produce) Intern plays a hands-on role in inspecting fresh produce and other perishable items to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with Wakefern standards. This position involves physically examining inbound deliveries for grade, freshness, proper labeling, and packaging integrity, as well as monitoring temperatures and verifying weights and counts. Interns will gain first-hand experience with Wakefern’s Food Safety and Quality Practices, USDA and FDA guidelines. Interns will be learning leadership skills mentored by supervisors to understand all skills required in a Quality Assurance Product Inspection department.

What you will do

• Work in a refrigerated warehouse environment.
• Inspects all inbound deliveries to ensure the purchased goods conform to all established product specifications, standards, and grade requirements.
• Performs random organoleptic inspections of inbound goods to assure the quality, grade, and wholesomeness of the product.
• Inspects all inbound deliveries for cleanliness and soundness of the transportation vehicle and the absence of cross contamination.
• Monitors product temperatures by means of physical probing of goods and observation of time and temperature recording devices.
• Verifies the weights and counts of received goods.
• Examines all packaging for proper labeling and enforces all packaging and labeling requirements of the FDA, USDA, and USDC.
• Monitors products in inventory and storage for quality and safety.
• Performs daily sanitation inspections of all applicable facilities and warehouses.
• Gathers and organizes all records and documentation to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Monitors all control points, critical control points, and quality control points for each of the food safety and food quality plans for the applicable perishable food facilities.
• Physical demands include the ability to bend, stretch, extend, tug and pull based on inspection of various products, Ability to work in cold temperatures as low as 33 °F.
• 5 days on site - no remote work.
• Wear OSHA-Compliant Steel Toe or Composite Safety Boots when in the warehouse is required.
• Bilingual Spanish / English is a plus, but not required.
• Provide coverage for the Shift Supervisors, working any 5 of the 7-days, including weekends, holidays, vacations, and peak volume periods. Interns work 40 hours per week.
• Various projects as assigned.
• Interns will be based out of one of the following warehouse locations and may work one of the following shifts:

Locations/Shifts

Northern Perishables – Elizabeth, NJ

6:00am-2:30pm

Produce Facility – Newark, NJ

6:00am-2:30pm

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Reliable transportation is required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
• Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $18.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

The Vendor Procurement & Carrier Strategy Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing, procurement, onboarding, performance management, and compliance oversight of third-party vendors and transportation carriers supporting Safeway Logistics and ECW operations. This role ensures the organization maintains a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective carrier and vendor network while mitigating operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks.

The position plays a strategic role in capacity planning, carrier procurement strategy, cost management, and vendor compliance while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Customer Solutions, Safety, Legal, and Finance teams to support scalable logistics solutions and customer growth.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Procurement & Management

• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of transportation, warehousing, and logistics-related vendors and carriers.
• Negotiate vendor and carrier contracts including pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), fuel programs, accessorial schedules, and renewal terms.
• Maintain a centralized vendor and carrier database including contracts, certifications, insurance documentation, compliance records, and performance data.
• Monitor vendor and carrier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish vendor and carrier scorecards to evaluate cost efficiency, service reliability, safety performance, on-time delivery, and claims ratios.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key strategic vendors and carriers to drive performance improvements and operational alignment.

Carrier Procurement & Network Strategy

• Develop and execute a carrier procurement strategy to ensure sufficient transportation capacity for all customer freight, including peak season and surge volume requirements.
• Build and maintain a diverse, reliable carrier network across transportation modes including FTL, LTL, and final mile.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new carriers and brokers to support expanding customer needs while ensuring compliance and service expectations.
• Conduct market analysis on lane rates, capacity trends, and carrier performance to optimize transportation cost and service levels.
• Lead annual and quarterly RFP/RFQ bid events for major transportation lanes and customer programs.
• Develop lane pricing strategies to support competitive customer quotes while protecting company margins.
• Maintain a centralized rate repository for all contracted carriers to ensure accurate and accessible pricing for internal teams.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all vendors and carriers comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and insurance requirements.
• Oversee vendor and carrier onboarding processes including background checks, insurance verification, licensing, and safety documentation.
• Implement a carrier risk management model to identify high-risk vendors or carriers and enforce remediation plans or removal when necessary.
• Partner with Safety and Legal teams to manage claims, incident investigations, and carrier corrective action plans.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to third-party vendors and carriers.

Capacity Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations and Customer Service teams to forecast freight demand and align carrier capacity accordingly.
• Work closely with Customer Solutions and Operations to match carriers with customer requirements including special handling, temperature-controlled shipments, high-value freight, and time-sensitive deliveries.
• Support Sales teams with carrier network insights during customer onboarding, pricing development, and logistics solution design.
• Lead weekly cross-functional reviews to evaluate capacity planning, carrier performance, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Develop and track KPIs for carrier and vendor performance including:
• On-time pickup and delivery
• Tender acceptance rates
• Claims frequency
• Safety performance
• Cost efficiency

Reporting & Technology Enablement

• Provide leadership with regular reporting on vendor compliance, carrier performance, cost trends, and risk exposure.
• Implement and leverage logistics technology tools including TMS platforms, carrier portals, and analytics dashboards to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate reporting for leadership to support strategic planning and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, carrier procurement, supply chain management, or logistics operations
• Strong knowledge of transportation compliance and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience managing carrier/vendor contracts, procurement processes, and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience negotiating transportation pricing, carrier agreements, and service contracts
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, and compliance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 3PL, transportation management, or warehousing environments
• Familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, safety compliance, and carrier qualification programs
• Experience leading transportation procurement events (RFP/RFQ)
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership capabilities
• Experience using TMS systems, logistics analytics tools, or procurement platforms

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing complex projects, with focus on automating data processes and driving efficiency within the organization. This role requires a close collaboration with application developers, data engineers, data analysts, data scientists to ensure seamless data integration and automation across various platforms. The Data Integration & AI Engineer is responsible for identifying opportunities to automate repetitive data processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve overall data accessibility.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the development life cycle (requirements definition, project approval, design, development, and implementation) and maintenance of the systems.
• Implement and enforce data quality and governance standards to ensure the accuracy and consistency.
• Provide input for project plans and timelines to align with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to the management team.
• Follow the standards and procedures according to Architecture Review Board best practices, revising standards and procedures as requirements change and technological advancements are incorporated into the >tech_ structure.
• Communicates and promotes the code of ethics and business conduct.
• Ensures completion of required company compliance training programs.
• Is trained – either through formal education or through experience – in software / hardware technologies and development methodologies.
• Stays current through personal development and professional and industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure scalability, efficiency, and reliability across data operations.
• Develop and implement robust data integration solutions to streamline data flow between diverse systems and databases.
• Continuously optimize data workflows and automation processes to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and develop end-to-end data solutions utilizing modern technologies, including scripting languages, databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Ensure data solutions and data sources meet quality, security, and compliance standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation workflows, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical training, documentation, and ongoing support to end users of data automation systems.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, specifications, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and skills in data automation technologies, such as Python, SQL, ETL/ELT tools, Kafka, APIs, cloud data pipelines, etc.
• Experience in GCP BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud storage.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Cloud Composer or Airflow
• Proficiency in iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) platforms, such as Boomi, SAP BTP, etc.
• Develop and manage data integrations for AI agents, connecting them to internal and external APIs, databases, and knowledge sources to expand their capabilities.
• Build and maintain scalable Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, including the curation and indexing of knowledge bases in vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Vertex AI Vector Search).
• Leverage cloud-based AI/ML platforms (e.g., Vertex AI, Azure ML) to build, train, and deploy machine learning models on a scale.
• Establish and enforce data quality and governance standards for AI/ML datasets, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used for model training and validation.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand data requirements and deliver optimized data solutions that support the entire machine learning lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with IBM DataStage and Alteryx is a plus.
• Strong understanding of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Ability to design and maintain efficient, scalable, and well-structured database schemas to support both analytical and transactional workloads,
• Familiarity with BI visualization tools such as MicroStrategy, Power BI, Looker, or similar.
• Familiarity with data modeling tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD pipelines)
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., JIRA, Clarizen, etc.)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD pipelines)
• Strong knowledge and skills in data management, data quality, and data governance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly.
• The ability to handle stressful situations.
• Highly developed business acuity and acumen.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

This position requires in-person office presence at least 4x a week.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,868 - $150,644. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements

Engineering Project Managers

Travel: 80% (US-based)

Openings: 5

Pay Rate: $50-60/hr.+

Payment Schedule: Weekly

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision

Start Date: 2 weeks

Interview Process: 1 virtual

Duration: 6-month contract, likely extensions

Must Haves

• 4+ years experience within project management relevant to facilities (controls, industrial or electrical)
• Experience managing a high volume of projects with quick turn around
• Strong organizational skills relevant to tracking project timelines, budgets, etc.
• Cross functional collaboration skills to effectively drive progress
• Technology adept
• Adaptable to change and innovation

Plusses

• PMP
• Bachelor's degree specific to engineering
• Experience with conveyor systems

A client of Insight Global in the retail/technology industry is seeking Project Managers to assist with an initiative to update, upgrade & improve their facilities across the country. This will include general building updates as well as the upgrading of manual systems in warehouses & delivery centers, to automated systems. The goal is to improve operational efficiency within the locations make processes faster, safer and more efficient. We are looking for hands on project managers with relevant backgrounds to engineering, facilities, warehouse and maintenance related work who aren't afraid to get super involved and can direct and oversee the work being done to ensure timely and accurate completion. This is a fast paced role and requires a high level of organization skills to appropriately communicate with internal and external stakeholders about project timelines, budgets and any escalations that may arise. This person will be responsible for tracking projects in relevant software and updating playbooks accordingly as tasks are completed. This person will be in the field 80-100% of the time, executing on projects and will often be working odd hours or an occasional weekend to complete the work. Travel will primarily be regionally based, but could involve travel outside of the assigned region. Projects will focus on general building upgrades and increase in complexity as trust is earned. All travel time is paid and expenses are reimbursed but will be fronted on a personal credit card. A credit card limit of $6,000 or higher is required to appropriately support the travel, but expenses can be submitted weekly for reimbursement. We are seeking individuals within 30 minutes of a major airport in OH, IN, MI & KS.

Job Title: Senior Director – Electrical Engineering

Location: Union, NJ (Hybrid)

Job Timings: Full-time, Onsite

Reports To: Executive Leadership (CEO / COO)

Role Summary

The Senior Director of Electrical Engineering provides strategic, technical, and people leadership across low- and medium-voltage electrical engineering. This role owns engineering standards, design quality, technical risk management, and capability development, while scaling teams and processes to support growth, speed, and margin improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Set and execute the electrical engineering strategy aligned with business growth, ISO 9001, and product roadmap
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of senior, mid-level, and junior engineers
• Establish succession planning, skills development, and technical career paths

Technical Excellence

• Own engineering standards, design practices, and technical governance for LV and MV systems
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, UL, IEC, ANSI, and customer specifications
• Serve as the final technical authority for complex or high-risk projects

Delivery & Execution

• Partner with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to deliver projects on time and on margin
• Drive design-for-manufacturability, standardization, and modularization
• Review and approve critical designs, calculations, and deviations

Process & Systems

• Build scalable engineering processes aligned with ISO 9001 and Lean principles
• Leverage ERP, PLM, and digital tools to improve design cycle time and data integrity
• Establish KPIs for quality, rework, cycle time, and engineering utilization

Innovation & Growth

• Lead new product development and technology adoption (e.g., MV gear, E-Houses, Sheltered Aisles)
• Support technical sales, key customer engagements, and strategic pursuits
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors to maintain competitive advantage

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in power distribution or switchgear
• 7+ years in senior technical leadership or people management roles

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in LV and MV power distribution systems
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and certification processes
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar projects

Leadership & Business Acumen

• Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical complexity into business impact
• Experience operating in fast-paced, manufacturing-driven environments
• Track record of building teams, improving processes, and delivering results

Success Metrics (First 12–18 Months)

• Improved design cycle time and first-pass quality
• Clear engineering standards and governance in place
• Strong bench of engineering leaders and successors
• Successful delivery of strategic products and complex projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy observability frameworks leveraging tools such as Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus, ELK, Splunk, etc. Define best practices for monitoring, alerting, and visualization across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Develop strategies for monitoring KPIs tied to business outcomes (e.g., sales performance, supply chain efficiency, customer experience).
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to identify key metrics and integrate them into dashboards and alerting systems.
• Implement AIOps solutions using industry-leading platforms like OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, and similar technologies.
• Develop predictive analytics and anomaly detection models to proactively identify and resolve operational issues.
• Integrate observability tools with ITSM platforms and automation workflows. Enable automated root cause analysis and remediation using AI/ML models.
• Provide observability strategies for infrastructure (servers, storage, cloud), applications (microservices, APIs), and networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN). Collaborate with DevOps, SRE, and IT operations teams to ensure end-to-end visibility and reliability.
• Establish observability standards, KPIs, and SLAs for performance and availability. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in monitoring solutions.
• Develop scalable architecture using LLMs, agentic frameworks, and multi-modal AI technologies.
• Build AI-powered analytics platforms for IT operations analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive insights.
• Architect and deploy intelligent chatbots for IT support and self-service capabilities.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing IT operations tools and workflows.
• Implement automated remediation and root cause analysis using AI/ML models.

Qualifications:

• 10-13 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Grafana, Dynatrace, and other monitoring platforms.
• Practical experience implementing AI-based solutions for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and automated remediation. Familiarity with OpenAI, Bedrock, Gemini, Anthropic, or similar AI platforms.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, application architectures, and networking. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automation and integration.
• Strong experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Bedrock) and agentic AI solutions.
• Hands-on experience in designing AI architectures for enterprise IT environments.
• Proficiency in Python or similar languages for AI model integration and automation.

• Chatham, NJ
• Morristown, NJ
• Florham Park, NJ
• Madison, NJ

Why FOX Rehabilitation? 

• Pioneer of Geriatric House Calls™ to older adults in their communities. 

• Provide physical therapy services in a 1:1 setting to help abolish ageism. 

• Drive rewarding patient outcomes. 

• Facilitate clinically-excellent autonomous interventions.  

• Benefit from the flexibility to create, control, and alter your treatment schedule.  

• Be a part of an Interdisciplinary approach by a therapy team focused on functional outcomes. 

Available Opportunities:  

• Full-time/Part-time – Salaried with benefits 

• PRN/Flex – PPU (Paid Per Unit) 

• H1B - Able to provide sponsorship to those who need it that are qualified 

• New Grads-FOX offers a widely recognized Emerging Professionals Mentor Program!  

What you’ll get:  

• Clinical and non-clinical career growth opportunities  

• Supportive Clinical Community 

• Mileage reimbursement

• Unlimited access to continuing education  

• Professional Certification Reimbursement  

• Access to cutting-edge technology  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (for those who qualify) 

 What you’ll need:  

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to apply  

• Degree from an accredited physical therapy program  

• Basic computer literacy skills  

• Current CPR certification  

Who is FOX? FOX is a primarily clinician-operated, professional private practice of full-time physical, occupational, and speech therapists, built on the foundation of Geriatric House Calls™. Our one-on-one care fosters a rewarding environment, and therapists have the flexibility to shape their schedules for a successful work-life balance. Empowered by clinicians, FOX advocates for our people and believes in their significant contributions to our professional society. 

• Edison, NJ
• Woodbridge, NJ
• Metuchen, NJ
• Avenel, NJ

Why FOX Rehabilitation? 

• Pioneer of Geriatric House Calls™ to older adults in their communities. 

• Provide physical therapy services in a 1:1 setting to help abolish ageism. 

• Drive rewarding patient outcomes. 

• Facilitate clinically-excellent autonomous interventions.  

• Benefit from the flexibility to create, control, and alter your treatment schedule.  

• Be a part of an Interdisciplinary approach by a therapy team focused on functional outcomes. 

Available Opportunities:  

• Full-time/Part-time – Salaried with benefits 

• PRN/Flex – PPU (Paid Per Unit) 

• H1B - Able to provide sponsorship to those who need it that are qualified 

• New Grads-FOX offers a widely recognized Emerging Professionals Mentor Program!  

What you’ll get:  

• Clinical and non-clinical career growth opportunities  

• Supportive Clinical Community 

• Mileage reimbursement

• Unlimited access to continuing education  

• Professional Certification Reimbursement  

• Access to cutting-edge technology  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (for those who qualify)  

 What you’ll need:  

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to apply  

• Degree from an accredited physical therapy program  

• Basic computer literacy skills  

• Current CPR certification  

Who is FOX? FOX is a primarily clinician-operated, professional private practice of full-time physical, occupational, and speech therapists, built on the foundation of Geriatric House Calls™. Our one-on-one care fosters a rewarding environment, and therapists have the flexibility to shape their schedules for a successful work-life balance. Empowered by clinicians, FOX advocates for our people and believes in their significant contributions to our professional society. 

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

1. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.

2. Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.

3. Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.

4. Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.

Plan

1. Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.

2. Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.

3. Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.

Implementation

1. Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.

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.

3. Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.

4. Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.

5. Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.

6. Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.

7. Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.

8. Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.

9. Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.

Evaluation

1. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

2. Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.

3. Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.

2. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.

3. Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.

4. Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

5. Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

6. Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.

7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.

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).

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.

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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.

2. BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire. 

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 day in the life of a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• 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.
• Plan
  • 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.
• Implementation 
  • 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.
• Evaluation
  • 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.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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).
• 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. 
• 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification is required within 60 days of hire. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!