Apply in 3 Minutes! RN, Geri/Pulmonary, Full Time Nights (12hrs) Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

To fulfill the needs ofpatients in a variety of age groups, their family members, and thecommunity by performing varied patient care tasks and functions inaccordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatoryrequirements.

EDUCATION

Bachelor`s degree in Nursing required.

Effective 12/1/11, all new hires will need to have a BSN as aminimum requirement or a Master’s degree in Nursing. Current/validState of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from theNew Jersey Board of

N EXPERIENCE

Computer and keyboard skills.

Medical terminology required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Physical andcognitive requirements: Position’s physical requirementsnecessitate a full range of body motion including but not limitedto, physically assisting patients, requiring stretching, bending,lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushingand pulling. Position is classified according to the USDOL as VeryHeavy Work which is defined as exerting in excess of 100 pounds offorce occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly tomove objects. The National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH0guidelines, which recommends that the average worker not lift morethan 51 pounds without assistance, will be followed. Manual andfinger dexterity and hand-eye coordination are also required as isconstant talking and listening in English. Must demonstrateeffective oral and written communication skills, including speechclarity, understanding the information relayed, deductive andinductive reasoning skills (the ability to apply general rules tospecific problems to produce answers that make sense and theability to combine pieces of information to/from general rules orconclusion respectively). Considerable walking, standing, sitting,reaching, filing, typing and photocopying required. Ability toperform work accurately and pay attention to details, oftenchanging from one task to another without loss of efficiency orcomposure. Ability to function competently in stressful situationsand changing work environment related to changing needs of patientswith 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 managementskills to set priorities to perform responsibilities, problem solveand deliver care. Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus ShiftNight (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-termDisability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 PaidHolidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, ExtendedIllness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness CenterMembership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various DaycareFacilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming partof a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in asupportive environment.

In our commitment to high performance andreliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individualperformance through our industry leading compensation practicesincluding a starting salary and benefits in accordance with yourrole, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individualsalaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed doesnot include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range:

$44.40

• $55.

50 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley Health System doesnot discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditarycellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed,disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity orexpression, familial status, genetic information, liability forservice in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status,medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, nationalorigin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusalto submit to genetic testing or make available results of suchtests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or anyother protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal,State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment,including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion,transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social andrecreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges ofemployment.