Registered Nurse, Heart Failure Program, Full Time, Days

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

1d•$43 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse for the Heart Failure Program ensures clinical-area workflow and directs clinical staff, with direction from the Charge RN or physicians, to provide excellent patient care. The position may maintain logs and licensing for laboratory, CLIA, vaccines, and medication in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and is responsible for clinical-supply storage and inventory. The RN works closely with physicians, the Medical Director, and management; provides courteous, caring, respectful direct patient care; and documents accurately in the EMR according to licensure requirements and VMG policies and procedures. The role is based at the Paramus location and is a full-time day-shift position. It may require rotating to other VMG locations when necessary.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
At least 2 years of nursing experience in a clinic or outpatient setting.
Current and valid New Jersey RN license, or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Current and valid BCLS certification.
Computer and keyboard skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and EMR.
Medical terminology knowledge.
Effective critical-thinking skills, including analytical, clinical reasoning, decision-making, problem-solving, and time management.
Strong interpersonal, service-excellence, and customer-service skills, with an orientation toward high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive medical care.
Effective organizational and time-management skills to set priorities and respond quickly to urgent or emergent situations.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills for conveying information clearly to people of varied age groups and to customers or groups.
Ability to create, maintain, and support a high-functioning team; foster cooperative working relationships with staff and management; and work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrate courteous, caring, respectful, and compassionate behavior; listen and respond nonjudgmentally with clear expectations; and align behavior with Valley Health System's Behavioral Standards, Mission, and Vision.
Represent the organization positively; protect confidential healthcare, financial, and company information; honor commitments; speak constructively about coworkers and the organization; and take responsibility and accountability for job and organizational duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Ensure clinical-area workflow and direct clinical staff under the direction of the Charge RN or physicians to support excellent patient care.
Maintain logs and licensing for laboratory, CLIA, vaccines, and medication under regulatory guidelines, as applicable.
Manage storage and inventory of clinical supplies.
Maintain a close working relationship with physicians, the Medical Director, and management.
Provide direct patient care in a courteous, caring, and respectful manner.
Document accurately in the EMR according to licensure and VMG policies and procedures.
Support organization-wide efforts to improve and maintain patient/customer satisfaction.
Rotate to other VMG locations when necessary.

Benefits

Medical/prescription coverage and dental and vision discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
Group term life insurance and AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
Six paid holidays, paid time off (varies), wellness time off, and extended illness leave.
Retirement plan.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount.
Daycare discounts at various facilities.