Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit, Full Time, Night

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,849 - 82,311; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription benefits

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

01 The Valley Hospital in Paramus is looking for a Night Shift Nurse. This role involves fulfilling the needs of patients through various care tasks while complying with regulatory standards. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a valid New Jersey license are required, along with CPR certifications.

The position offers extensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision programs, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Candidates should be able to manage the physical demands of nursing and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Current/valid New Jersey nursing license is essential.
• CPR certifications must be up to date.
• Ability to manage physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied patient care tasks in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Work cooperatively with healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

Patient care tasks and functions

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Team cooperation

Cognitive reasoning skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Current State of New Jersey license

CPR certifications

Knowledge of medical terminology

Tools

Computer skills

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.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing).
• CPR certifications.
• Medical terminology required.
• Computer and keyboard skills.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

Position’s physical requirements necessitate a full range of body motion including but not limited to physically assisting patients, requiring stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. Position is classified according to the USDOL as Very Heavy Work which is defined as exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines, which recommend that the average worker not lift more than 51 pounds without assistance, will be followed. Manual and finger dexterity and hand‑eye coordination are also required as is constant talking and listening in English. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity, understanding the information relayed, deductive and inductive reasoning skills (the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense and the ability to combine pieces of information to/from general rules or conclusion respectively). Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing and photocopying required. Ability to perform 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 changing work environment related to changing needs of patients with acute, chronic and complex and/or terminal disease processes. Ability to work cooperatively within health system, multidisciplinary team members (i.e. MD's, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory, etc). Ability to utilize effective time management skills to set priorities to perform responsibilities, problem solve and deliver care.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital‑Paramus Shift Night (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

Salary

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.