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 health care 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 other providers offering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

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.

• Follows up on internal resources to determine the outcome of interventions completed by other departments.
• Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation over recovery.
• Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition, offering coping mechanisms to both patient and family.
• Assesses patient information needs and tailors communication to enable successful processing of care and treatment.
• Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue meaningful life activities.
• Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs.
• Ensures handoff communication, including reports on potential issues and problems awaiting the patient.
• Proactively identifies issues related to patient education for medication management and provides discharge planning, including medication instructions.
• Uses discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens and facilitates appropriate responses from the healthcare team.
• Explores multiple aspects of care regimens with case managers and healthcare providers to promote resolution.
• Displays ability to assess unit-wide needs and adjusts staffing patterns as necessary.
• Attends educational sessions to improve assessment skills in respective departments (e.g., charge nurse workshops, leadership training).
• 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 is aware of HCAHPS measurements.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• No prior experience required; previous nursing experience preferred.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
• Registered Nurse licensure in New Jersey.

Additional Credentials

• TNCC (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 Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.
• 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), 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 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 include: 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 include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders).

Continuous physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carrying objects, Talking or Hearing.

• Lifting Floor to Waist: 25 lbs.
• Lifting Waist Level and Above: 25 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40 Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40 Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Pay

Pay Range: $43.90 - $59.69 per hour. The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending 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