Community Health Nurse, Pediatric, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,849 - 82,311; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a dedicated nurse for a per diem position in Paramus, New Jersey. The role involves fulfilling the needs of patients across various age groups by providing nursing care while ensuring compliance with training and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate must have a valid New Jersey nursing license and be skilled in communication, critical thinking, and time management. An accredited nursing degree is essential and a BSN is preferred. Competitive hourly rates of $47.80 to $59.75 are offered.

Qualifications

• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations.
• Demonstrates effective interaction and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied patient care tasks in accordance with licensure and training.
• Bear primary responsibility and accountability for nursing care.
• Respond effectively to changing working environments.

Skills

Current State of New Jersey license

CPR certification

Communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Summary

To fulfill the needs of patients in a variety of age groups, their family members, and the community by performing varied patient care tasks and functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. To respond effectively to new and changing working environments. To bear the primary responsibility and accountability for the nursing care that the patient receives while receiving services from Valley Home Care, Inc.

This per diem position is for every weekend.

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

Experience

Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required.

Skills

Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing). Current and valid CPR certification. Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills. Ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing customer needs. Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care.

Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

SalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $47.80 - $59.75 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.