Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Join us and experience a career like no other.
Preferred Education:
BSN
Internal Number: req16516
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall operational flow of the inpatient unit including coordination, collaboration and direction of the entire unit during the shift covered to ensure effective delivery of healthcare service and KPI`s (Key Performance Indicators) or unit specific measures. Functions as staff resource in facilitating critical thinking and clinical decision making.
EDUCATION:
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). Completion of general nursing orientation, CPR certification and unit based orientation.
EXPERIENCE:
Progressive supervisory experience, i.e., relief charge nurse, etc. Medical terminology and computer and keyboard skills required.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nursing license. Ability to manage a changing work environment as a result of changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying. Proven interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills to effectively communicate (oral and written) with patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and co-workers during day-to-day, stressful, and emotionally charged situations. Demonstrated competence, clinical expertise, and sound professional judgment. Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively with health care team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.) and diverse patient populations. Ability to use effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Demonstrated ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve, make clinical decisions, and respond quickly to meet patient care and departmental needs. Attentive to details and the ability to perform work accurately, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Working At ValleyValley employees value a friendly, family-like atmosphere where both individual accomplishments and team work are recognized and rewarded. They enjoy the camaraderie of working with their colleagues and knowing that their efforts are not overlooked.We at Valley Health System appreciate the many ways our employees go the extra mile for their patients. We know that balancing work, home, family, and community responsibilities can be difficult. That’s why we consistently recognize those who have made a commitment to our organization and our patients by offering some little “extras” that can make their lives run more smoothly.The Annual Service Award Celebration is for all Valley Health System employees and includes recognition at the Annual Service Award Dinner every five years. In addition, employees that reach ten years of service and above are also honored with a gift, of choice, from a variety of vendors.Employee Appreciation Week is celebrated with a week of events for employees. Each employee is invited to have lunch served by the executive staff.Holiday Receptions are a time for employees of The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care to celebrate the season and re...ceive a gift. Valley Medical Group hosts its own holiday party.Key to Excellence Certificates are regularly awarded to employees who have gone above and beyond their job responsibilities.Hear stories from our employees about our commitment to diversity and growth within our health system.
