Registered Nurse, Heart Failure Program, Full Time, Days

Position Summary

Ensures the workflow of the clinical area and directs clinical staff to provide excellent patient care with direction from Charge RN or Physicians. May be responsible to maintain appropriate logs and licensing for laboratory, CLIA, vaccines and medication under regulatory guidelines. Responsible for storage and inventory of all clinical supplies. Maintains a close working relationship with physicians, Medical Director and Management. Provides direct patient care in a courteous, caring and respectful manner. Documents accurately in EMR system according to licensure and VMG policy and procedures.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing with a minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a clinic or outpatient setting required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing).

Experience

Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required.

Skills

Current and valid New Jersey RN. Current and valid BCLS certification required. Ability to use effective critical thinking skills (analytical, clinical reasoning, decision-making, problem-solving, time management, etc.). Outstanding interpersonal, service excellence behavior and customer service skills required. Strong orientation towards the provisions of high quality, cost effective and comprehensive medical care. Ability to use effective organizational and time management skills to set priorities and respond quickly to urgent/emergent situations. Strong communication both oral and written and presentation skills to convey information in a clear and concise manner to persons of varied age groups, customers and/or groups. Ability to create, maintain and support a high functioning team; establish and foster cooperative working relationships with staff and management; and function effectively as part of that team. Demonstrates behavior that is courteous, caring, respectful, and compassionate at all times. Demonstrates ability to listen and respond in a non-judgmental manner, with clear expectations. Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the Valley Health System's Behavioral Standards, as well as the Mission and Vision Statements. Ability to represent the organization positively at all times. Ability to respect confidentiality of private healthcare, financial, and other company information at all times. Ability to honor commitments to the job and members of the team. Ability to speak constructively about co-workers and the organization. Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for job duties and organizational responsibilities. Ability to support company-wide efforts to improve and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction as evidenced by (but not limited to) customer/patient satisfaction survey scores and other organizational and System's targets. Knowledge of computer and software applications (Microsoft Office--Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EMR). Position may require rotating to other VMG locations from time to time when necessary.