Registered Nurse, Oncology, Part Time, Nights, 12 hrs, Paramus

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate nursing professionals to provide exceptional patient care across various age groups. This role involves performing diverse patient care tasks while adhering to licensure and regulatory standards. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a Master's degree, along with a valid New Jersey nursing license. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to assist patients physically, and effective time management to prioritize responsibilities. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering quality healthcare in a supportive environment, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• BSN or Master's degree in Nursing required for new hires.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied patient care tasks in accordance with licensure and training.
• Assist patients physically and provide support in stressful situations.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Manual and finger dexterity

Time management skills

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

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:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Effective 12/1/11, all new hires will need to have a BSN as a minimum requirement or a Master's degree in Nursing. Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing) is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Physical and 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. The 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 recommends 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)

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.