Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-time

Position Summary

To provide direct patient care and functions as an integral part of the nursing team under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform selected procedures in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience

Completion of the Agency's Orientation Program of the Valley Home Care.

Skills

Current & valid NJ license and CPR certification. Ability to use critical thinking skills to set priorities, effectively problem-solve, and perform work accurately with attention to details, often changing from one task to another w/o loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to handle frequent interruptions including emergencies & adapt to changes in workloads and schedules. Ability to function competently in stressful situations related to patient needs (e.g., working w/ patients w/acute, chronic, & complex disease processes, & those who are dying and work w/ patients of varied age groups. Ability to work cooperatively w/ members of the healthcare delivery team, patients, family members, & co-workers. Effective interpersonal and communication (oral & writing) skills.

* Driver`s License - current and valid driver`s license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center

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: $30.82 - $38.53 (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, veterans 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.