Registered Nurse, Family Care Center, Full Time Day
About The Position
Position Summary To fulfill the needs of clients 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. To assist in the provision of health care to the underserved of our community through the provision of primary and subspecialty care at the clinic. Education 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. Experience Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required. Pediatric experience a plus. 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, pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, and walking. Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination are also required as is constant talking and listening. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity, understanding the information relayed, deductive and inductive reasoning skills (the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense and the ability to combine pieces of information to/from general rules or conclusion respectively). Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing and photocopying required. 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. Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing after two years. Job Location The Valley Health System-Ridgewood Shift Day (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. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $45.52 - $56.90 (per hour)
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.
- Position's physical requirements necessitate a full range of body motion including but not limited to, physically assisting patients, requiring stretching, bending, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, and walking.
- Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination are also required as is constant talking and listening.
- Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity, understanding the information relayed, deductive and inductive reasoning skills (the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense and the ability to combine pieces of information to/from general rules or conclusion respectively).
- Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing and photocopying required.
- 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.
- Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing after two years.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- To fulfill the needs of clients 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.
- To assist in the provision of health care to the underserved of our community through the provision of primary and subspecialty care at the clinic.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
