RN, Cardiac/Telemetry, Full Time Nights (12hrs)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to provide exceptional patient care across diverse age groups. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a valid New Jersey license, ensuring that you meet the highest standards of healthcare. You will be responsible for a range of patient care tasks, utilizing your effective communication and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment. Join a supportive team where your contributions will significantly impact patient outcomes and community health. If you are passionate about nursing and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; BSN or Master's degree needed.
• Current NJ nursing license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied patient care tasks in accordance with licensure and regulatory requirements.
• Assist patients physically and manage changing needs in a stressful environment.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Medical terminology

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to function under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Computer skills

Keyboard 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) 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. 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.