*$5K SIGN ON BONUS* Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU - 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 that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of more than 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and 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 using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. Assists patients and families in identifying individualized comfort measures and mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret patient conditions, offering coping mechanisms to both patients and families.
• Formulate and document discharge plans that maximize patients' ability to continue meaningful life activities.
• Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs.
• Ensure effective handoff communication, including reports on potential issues and problems awaiting the patient.
• Identify and proactively resolve issues related to patient education for medication management, including discharge instructions.
• Use discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens and facilitate appropriate responses from the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with case managers and healthcare providers to promote resolution of care regimen aspects.
• Develop plans for adjusting staffing patterns as needed and attend educational sessions to improve departmental needs assessment.
• Plan and provide unique, 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 awareness of HCAHPS measurements.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Previous nursing experience preferred but not required.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in New Jersey.

Additional Credentials (if assigned to specific units)

• TNCC (or obtain within 1 year of hire) and 8 hours of Trauma-related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) for RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or obtain by end of orientation) and 8 hours of Stroke-related CNE for Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.
• ACLS (or obtain within 6 months of hire) for Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (excluding Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• NRP (or obtain within 6 months of hire) for Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah.
• PALS (or obtain within 6 months of hire) for Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (PACU & Same Day Surgery), 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.
• Considerable knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends.
• Good work ethic and knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.

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 and Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 (full-time equivalent, 1.0 FTE). Actual hours may vary for part-time positions.

Usual Work Day: 12 Hours

Pay

Pay Range: $43.90 - $59.69 per hour for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ based on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

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