Clinical Shift Supervisor, Postpartum, Full Time, Day

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

2d•$51 - $64

About The Position

Position Summary Responsible for the overall operational flow of the inpatient unit including coordination, collaboration and direction of the entire unit during the shift covered to ensure effective delivery of healthcare service. Functions as staff resource in facilitating critical thinking and clinical decision making.

Requirements

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 State of New Jersey.
Progressive supervisory experience, i.e., relief charge nurse, etc.
Medical terminology and computer and keyboard skills required.
Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nursing License.
Ability to manage a changing work environment as a result of changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying.
Proven interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills to effectively communicate (oral and written) with patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and co-workers during day-to-day, stressful, and emotionally charged situations.
Demonstrated competence, clinical expertise, and sound professional judgment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively with health care team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.) and diverse patient populations.
Ability to use effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Demonstrated ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve, make clinical decisions, and respond quickly to meet patient care and departmental needs.
Attentive to details and the ability to perform work accurately, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

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