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.

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:
Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Physical and cognitive requirements: Position's physical requirements necessitate a full range of body motion including but not limited to, physically assisting patients, requiring stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. Position is classified according to the USDOL as Very Heavy Work which is defined as exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH0 guidelines, which recommends that the average worker not lift more than 51 pounds without assistance, will be followed. Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination are also required as is constant talking and listening in English. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity, understanding the information relayed, deductive and inductive reasoning skills (the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense and the ability to combine pieces of information to/from general rules or conclusion respectively). Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing and photocopying required. Ability to perform 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 changing work environment related to changing needs of patients with 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 management skills to set priorities to perform responsibilities, problem solve and deliver care.

About Valley Health System

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.

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