RN, Geri/Pulmonary, Full Time Days [Only 24h Left] 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.

Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission towork from the New Jersey Board of Nursing. CPR certifications

EXPERIENCE

Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminologyrequired.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Physical and cognitive requirements:

Position’s physical requirements necessitate a full range of bodymotion including but not limited to, physically assisting patients,requiring stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling,stooping, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. Position isclassified according to the USDOL as Very Heavy Work which isdefined as exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally,and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excessof 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The NationalInstitute of Safety and Health (NIOSH0 guidelines, which recommendsthat the average worker not lift more than 51 pounds withoutassistance, will be followed. Manual and finger dexterity andhand-eye coordination are also required as is constant talking andlistening in English. Must demonstrate effective oral and writtencommunication skills, including speech clarity, understanding theinformation relayed, deductive and inductive reasoning skills (theability to apply general rules to specific problems to produceanswers that make sense and the ability to combine pieces ofinformation to/from general rules or conclusion respectively).Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typingand photocopying required. Ability to perform work accurately andpay attention to details, often changing from one task to anotherwithout loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to functioncompetently in stressful situations and changing work environmentrelated to changing needs of patients with acute, chronic andcomplex and/or terminal disease processes. Ability to workcooperatively within health system, multidisciplinary team members(i.e. MD’s, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory, etc). Ability toutilize effective time management skills to set priorities toperform responsibilities, problem solve and deliver care. JobLocation The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States ofAmerica) Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision DiscountProgram (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insuranceand AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts andCommuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.

g.

Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, LegalSupport, etc.)

• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), WellnessTime Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStylesFitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for VariousDaycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System meansbecoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest qualityof care in a supportive environment.

In our commitment to highperformance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptionalindividual performance through our industry leading compensationpractices including a starting salary and benefits in accordancewith your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actualindividual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salarylisted does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range:

$44.40

• $55.

50 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley HealthSystem does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age,atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status,color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, genderidentity or expression, familial status, genetic information,liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States,marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physicalhandicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability,pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or makeavailable results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation,veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance withall applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to allareas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training anddevelopment, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff,compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and allother conditions and privileges of employment.