Registered Nurse, Knipsel Center, Heart Failure, Full Time, Days

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Knispel Center for Comprehensive Cardiac Care, supporting programs for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Advanced Heart Failure Recovery. The role helps ensure clinical-area workflow and directs clinical staff under the guidance of the Charge RN or physicians, while providing courteous, compassionate direct patient care. The nurse accurately documents care in the EMR in accordance with licensure requirements and Valley Medical Group (VMG) policies and procedures. The position may also involve maintaining logs and licensing for laboratory, CLIA, vaccines, and medication in accordance with regulatory guidelines, as well as managing the storage and inventory of clinical supplies. The nurse maintains close working relationships with physicians, the Medical Director, and management. The position is based at 140 E Ridgewood Ave in Paramus and may require rotation 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 reasoning, clinical reasoning, decision-making, problem-solving, and time management.
Strong interpersonal, service-excellence, and customer-service skills.
Ability to prioritize work and respond quickly to urgent or emergent situations.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with people of varied age groups and groups.
Ability to contribute to a high-functioning team and foster cooperative working relationships with staff and management.
Ability to respect confidentiality, honor commitments, assume responsibility and accountability, and represent the organization positively.
Ability to support high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive medical care and organizational patient-satisfaction goals.

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.
Provide direct patient care in a courteous, caring, respectful, and compassionate manner.
Document accurately in the EMR according to licensure requirements and VMG policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate 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.
Support organizational efforts to improve and maintain patient and customer satisfaction.
Rotate to other VMG locations when necessary.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental and vision discount program
Group term life insurance and AD&D
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefit plans
Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
Six paid holidays
Paid time off
Wellness time off
Extended illness leave
Retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
Daycare discounts