Community Health Nurse, Pediatric, Per Diem, Day

Position Summary

To fulfill the needs of patients 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 respond effectively to new and changing working environments. To bear the primary responsibility and accountability for the nursing care that the patient receives while receiving services from Valley Home Care, Inc. This per diem position is for every weekend.

About the Role

Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

Experience: Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied patient care tasks and functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond effectively to new and changing working environments.
• Bear the primary responsibility and accountability for the nursing care that the patient receives while receiving services from Valley Home Care, Inc.
• This per diem position is for every weekend.

Requirements

• Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing).
• Current and valid CPR certification.
• Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills.
• Ability to 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 a changing work environment related to changing customer needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., , physicians, Rehab, etc.).
• Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care.
• Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.

Skills

• Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing).
• CPR certification.
• Effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Stress management and adaptability.
• Cooperation and teamwork.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Critical thinking and clinical reasoning.
• Valid driver's license.

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
• Retail Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay

Pay Range: $47.80 - $59.75 (per hour)

Schedule

Shift: Day

Job Location: Kraft Center