Registered Nurse, PACU, Full Time, Night

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

7d•$48 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Computer and keyboard skills
Medical terminology required
ACLS, BLS, PALS required
Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Constant talking and listening in English
Effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity, understanding the information relayed, deductive and inductive reasoning skills
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

Responsibilities

Physically assisting patients
Stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing and pulling
Filing, typing and photocopying
Work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
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
Work cooperatively within health system, multidisciplinary team members (i.e. MD's, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory, etc)
Utilize effective time management skills to set priorities to perform responsibilities, problem solve and deliver care

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
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