Registered Nurse, Recovery & Wellness Unit, Part Time, Night

01 The Valley Hospital; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, is seeking a registered nurse for night shifts to provide compassionate patient care across age groups, collaborating with the health system team to meet care goals.

Requires a BSN, valid NJ nursing license, CPR certification, and orientation completion. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation and strong communication in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Current/valid State of New Jersey nursing license.
• CPR certification and unit-based orientation completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across diverse age groups in accordance with licensure and hospital policy.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, professional standards, and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate effective patient care.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

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 and Licensure

• 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).
• Completion of general nursing orientation, CPR certification and unit-based orientation.

Technical Skills

• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Medical terminology required.

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. 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. 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 Health System-Ridgewood 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

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.