RN, Neuro, Part Time Nights, (12 hrs), Paramus

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system and fulfill the needs of patients in diverse age groups. This nursing role involves providing high-quality patient care, requiring a bachelor's degree in nursing, and a strong focus on effective communication and teamwork. This position offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Qualifications

• Current/valid State of New Jersey license required.
• Experience with computers and medical terminology needed.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied patient care tasks and functions according to licensure and certification.
• Assist patients physically and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Work under stress and manage changing patient needs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Time management

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master'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:

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).

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 as Very Heavy Work according to USDOL, involving 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. 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. Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing, and photocopying are required. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing tasks without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environments related to patient needs with acute, chronic, and complex or terminal disease processes. Ability to work cooperatively within a health system and multidisciplinary team (e.g., MDs, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory). Ability to utilize effective time management skills to set priorities, 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: Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. Our compensation practices include a starting salary and benefits based on role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual salaries vary. The listed salary does not include other compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $44.40 - $55.50 per hour.

EEO Statement:

Valley Health System does not discriminate on various protected bases in accordance with applicable laws. This applies to all employment areas, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, termination, benefits, and other conditions of employment.