Registered Nurse, ICU, Full Time, Night

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied patient care tasks and functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Physically assist patients, requiring stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity and understanding relayed information.
• Apply deductive and inductive reasoning skills to problem-solving.
• Perform tasks accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Function competently in stressful situations and changing work environments related to patient needs.
• Work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary health system team (e.g., MDs, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory).
• Utilize effective time management skills to set priorities, perform responsibilities, problem-solve, and deliver care.
• Engage in considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing, and photocopying.

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).
• CPR certifications (BLS & ACLS required).
• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Medical terminology required.

Skills

• Full range of body motion, including lifting (classified as Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly).
• Manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination.
• Constant talking and listening in English.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Ability to work accurately and manage multiple tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to function in high-stress, changing environments related to acute, chronic, complex, and/or terminal patient conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and 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).
• 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.

Pay

Pay Range: $47.80 - $59.75 per hour. Actual individual salaries vary depending on role, experience, education, and licensure.

Schedule

Night shift (United States of America).

Job Location: The Valley Hospital-Paramus.