Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department fulfills the needs of patients across a variety of age groups, their family members, and the community by performing patient care tasks and functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. The position is based at The Valley Hospital-Paramus and works the day shift. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, a current/valid New Jersey nursing license or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing, and completion of general nursing orientation. BLS and ACLS are required; PALS must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Computer and keyboard skills and medical terminology are required. The position involves substantial physical activity and communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing tasks and stressful situations. The nurse works cooperatively with health system and multidisciplinary team members to prioritize responsibilities, solve problems, and deliver care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current/valid State of New Jersey license or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Completion of general nursing orientation.
Computer and keyboard skills.
Medical terminology required.
BLS and ACLS required.
PALS required within 90 days of employment.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity and understanding information relayed.
Deductive and inductive reasoning skills.
Ability to perform work accurately, pay attention to details, and move between tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environments related to patients’ changing needs and acute, chronic, complex, and/or terminal disease processes.
Ability to work cooperatively with health system and multidisciplinary team members.
Ability to use effective time-management skills to set priorities, perform responsibilities, problem solve, and deliver care.
Physical ability to perform a full range of body motion and patient assistance tasks, including stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination; constant talking and listening in English.
Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing, and photocopying.
Position is classified as Very Heavy Work: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and/or over 20 pounds constantly to move objects; NIOSH lifting guidelines will be followed.

Responsibilities

Perform varied patient care tasks and functions for patients of a variety of age groups, their family members, and the community.
Provide care in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
Set priorities, solve problems, and deliver care using effective time-management skills.
Work cooperatively with health system and multidisciplinary team members.

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, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
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