*$5K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse FLEX - Inpatient Hold - RMC - FT - Night

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV, including two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of over 600 physicians and providers offering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services.

About the role

Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies and procedures. Provides support for pain management, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, and assists patients and families in identifying individualized comfort measures. Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery. Provides information, interpretation of the patient's condition, and coping mechanisms to both patient and family. Assesses patient information needs and tailors communication accordingly.

Formulates and documents a discharge plan that supports continued meaningful life activities. Integrates assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs. Ensures effective handoff communication and proactively identifies issues related to patient education, particularly for medication management. Uses discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens and facilitates appropriate responses from the healthcare team. Collaborates with case managers and providers to resolve care regimen aspects. Displays leadership by adjusting staffing patterns as needed and attending educational sessions to improve departmental needs assessment.

Plans and provides unique, individualized comfort measures using evidence-based practice. Participates in unit-based and hospital-wide committees, performance improvement activities, and Joint Commission readiness. Contributes to achieving successful Patient Satisfaction scores and maintains awareness of HCAHPS measurements. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care through the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Ensure patient safety by following policies and procedures.
• Provide support for pain management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures.
• Assist patients and families in identifying individualized comfort measures.
• Follow up on internal resources to evaluate intervention outcomes.
• Mobilize resources in complex cases to enhance patient control and participation in recovery.
• Provide information and coping mechanisms to patients and families regarding the patient’s condition.
• Assess and adapt communication to meet the patient’s information needs.
• Formulate and document a discharge plan supporting meaningful life activities.
• Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs.
• Ensure effective handoff communication, including potential issues and pending problems.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to patient education, especially medication management.
• Provide discharge planning, including instructions on discharge medications.
• Use discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens as needed.
• Facilitate appropriate responses from the healthcare team to ensure quality and safe care.
• Collaborate with case managers and providers to address care regimen aspects.
• Adjust staffing patterns proactively and attend educational sessions to improve departmental needs assessment.
• Plan and provide individualized comfort measures using evidence-based practice.
• Participate in unit-based and hospital-wide committees, performance improvement activities, and Joint Commission readiness.
• Contribute to achieving successful Patient Satisfaction scores and maintain HCAHPS awareness.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in New Jersey.
• TNCC certification (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) and 8 hours of Trauma-related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) and 8 hours of Stroke-related CNE contact hours if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.

Additional Certifications

• ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (excluding Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah.
• PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (PACU & Same Day Surgery only), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALS for Adult Emergency Room.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High interpersonal skills at individual and team levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adjust quickly and react positively to change.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends.
• Good work ethic and adaptability.
• Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Usual Work Day: 12 Hours

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell.
• Occasional physical demands: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders).
• Continuous physical demands: Standing, Walking, Carrying objects, Talking or Hearing.
• Lifting requirements: Floor to Waist: 25 lbs; Waist Level and Above: 25 lbs.
• Sensory requirements: Very Accurate 20/40 Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40 Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Pay

Pay Range: $43.90 - $59.69 per hour (reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position; actual compensation may differ based on assigned hours and position status).

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program