Registered Nurse, SDU Cardiac/Telemetry, Per Diem, Night

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 61,165 - 76,456; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care to patients across various age groups. This role involves performing diverse patient care tasks in compliance with regulatory standards and requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a valid New Jersey license, and CPR certification. The position demands strong communication skills, physical stamina, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Current/valid State of New Jersey license.
• CPR certifications are mandatory.
• Prior cardiac experience required.
• Computer and keyboard skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied patient care tasks and functions per regulatory requirements.
• Assist patients with physical tasks including lifting and mobility.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage time effectively to prioritize responsibilities.

Skills

Physical and cognitive requirements

Effective oral and written communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Current/valid State of New Jersey license

CPR certifications

Tools

Computer and keyboard skills

Medical terminology

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. Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing). CPR certifications.

Experience

Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required. Prior cardiac experience required.

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. 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 (NIOSH0 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 workatively 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

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: $44.40 - $55.50 (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.