Registered Nurse, Interim Care IMC, Full Time, 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. 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. CPR certifications. Experience Computer and keyboard skills. Medical terminology required. Department Details: 14‑bed Intermediate/Critical Care unit caring for a diverse and high‑acuity patient population. Patients commonly treated include those with sepsis and septic shock, hypertensive emergencies requiring IV therapy, acute respiratory failure (invasive and non‑invasive ventilation), ARDS, and patients requiring prone therapy. The unit also manages status epilepticus, hypotension, gastrointestinal bleeding (including use of rapid infusers and massive transfusion protocols), DIC, intentional and unintentional overdoses, cardiac arrest patients (with or without targeted temperature management), and acute or chronic renal failure requiring HD, PD, or CRRT. Post‑operative patients needing enhanced monitoring are also frequently admitted. Nurses care for patients with a wide range of invasive monitoring and access, including PA catheters, central venous catheters, arterial lines, PICC lines, bladder pressure monitoring, and are responsible for the titration of vasoactive medications. Staffing Model Nurse‑to‑patient ratios are acuity‑based, typically 1:3 or 1:2, with the ability to flex to 1:1 or 2:1 when clinically indicated. All admissions to the IMC require approval by the Intensivist or designated Advanced Practice Clinician (APC). Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America) 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 Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary 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. Pay Range: $47.80 - $59.75 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.