Nursing Jobs in Moonachie, NJ
$104,374.40 - $130,478.40 / year
POSITION SUMMARY: The primarily role of this position is to proactively manage the outpatient population of Type 1 diabetes patients and growth-hormone requiring patients at Valley Medical Group Pediatric Endocrinology. This includes educating patients and their families with new-onset diabetes in an inpatient setting. This role also includes providing ongoing education to current patients, which will include doing insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor education in an outpatient setting. EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN and CDE required. EXPERIENCE: 2 years of pediatric RN experience required plus an additional 2 years of experience in caring for pediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes, including experience with insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Experience with growth hormone therapy preferred but not required. Computer and keyboard skills required. Medical terminology required. SPECIAL SKILLS: * Current State of NJ license (or legal permission to work from the NJ Board of Nursing). * Completion of General Orientation, VMG specific orientation, CPR certification required. * Ability to use Microsoft Excel (to track HgbA1c values of our patients) and comfort with email (to keep in touch with patients) & Microsoft Word (to write up insulin regimens). * Ability to educate families and children regarding Type 1 diabetes, especially at diagnosis, and to provide emotional support at these times. * Ability to adjust insulin doses for children on multiple-daily injections. * Ability to download, interpret, and adjust Medtronic, Omni pod, and T-slim insulin pumps. * Ability to download and interpret Dexcom CGMS data. *Ability to care for patients with diabetes by phone and identify those who need urgent medical attention. (i.e. acute hypoglycemia or vomiting). This includes handling calls from school RNs. * Ability to complete prior authorizations and write insurance appeal letters for diabetes supplies and growth hormone. * Demonstrates effective interaction & communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills, which will eventually include leading a pediatric diabetes support group (in the evening) once/month. * Ability to work accurately & pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. * Ability to function competently in stressful situations & a changing work environment related to changing customer needs. * Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients & family members; & with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, hospital nurses, insurance companies.). * Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, & respond quickly to emergency situations. * Ability to use critical thinking and reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve & deliver care. Job Location Paramus 140 E Ridgewood Ave 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: $104,374.40 - $130,478.40 The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) 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. 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$85,000 - $106,300 / year
Overview Triages incoming calls from patients and/care givers, assesses needs, gives appropriate clinical recommendations, and guides patient to appropriate level of care or resources. Communicates and coordinates care of patient when regional centers are closed. Works under general direction. Split shift Tuesday - Friday 6AM-9AM, 4PM-9PM and every Saturday 9AM - 5PM. What We Provide Referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 3 0 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Employer-matched retirement saving funds Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities. What You Will Do Collects and compiles necessary medical and social information and utilizes clinical expertise, VNS Health policy and procedure and approved guidelines to assess the physical, social, and psychological needs of patients calling the Contact Center after-hours. Utilizes assessment data, clinical expertise, VNS Health policy and procedures and approved guidelines to provide appropriate care advice and direct caller to appropriate disposition during telephone encounter. Refers inquiries to an appropriate resource or level of care. Utilizes an automated set of clinical protocols, which guides the telephone interaction through a highly focused assessment and prompt disposition of the caller’s problem. Enters telephone encounter into the computer system at time of call, including details of the situation, and outcome. Documents all inquiries for medical and statistical purposes and follows up with appropriate region and/or program to ensure individual patient situations requiring supervisory attention are met. Coordinates after hours care of patients by contacting field staff, MD’s, patients, family members, contacts and/or vendors to ensure continuity of care after hours. Provides report on significant events, plan of care changes and other patient/caregiver issues requiring further action and/or follow-up to respective team. Supports field staff after-hours; consults and collaborates with clinical management to resolve complex issues with clinical information received. Assists with orientating new nurses to the Contact Center RN role and responsibilities Keeps abreast of new nursing trends and assumes responsibility for professional growth; maintains high levels of clinical knowledge and skills. Participates in on call coverage as needed to ensure department operational needs are met. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required For Hospice only: Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) certified preferred Education: Associate's Degree in nursing required Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred Work Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in Home Care, Ambulatory Care, Emergency Room, Acute Care Telephone Triage and/or Management required Clinical competence in nursing required Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting required Demonstrated ability to listen attentively, evaluate calls, and use judgment in a time sensitive environment required Effective oral/written communication, analytical, interpersonal and leadership skills required Proficient in the use of a personal computer preferably Microsoft Windows preferred Pay Range USD $85,000.00 - USD $106,300.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.