RN Outpatient Specialty Practice - FT - Day - Institute for Neurosciences Lawrenceville NJ

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, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

About the role

Performs nursing care and treatment modalities appropriate for individual patients. Assists licensed independent practitioners (LIP) with procedures, removes sutures, cleans wounds, and applies dressings. Follows Capital Health policies and procedures to ensure best practices. Supports principles from Capital Health’s core mission, including quality care, compassion, dignity, and a comprehensive continuum of care.

Assesses and addresses patient needs, including illness, pain, fear, anxiety, or other stressful emotions. Includes patients' families in communication as appropriate. Assesses, plans, implements, and documents patient education, evaluating comprehension and compliance. Calls patients to explain laboratory and test results under LIP direction. Explains preparations and procedures to patients.

Obtains and records patient history, reviews laboratory and test results, and prioritizes them for LIPs. Prepares patients, exam rooms, and medical records for scheduled and unscheduled visits. Obtains specimens and cultures while ensuring proper patient and specimen identification. Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately in an ambulatory setting.

Administers medications accurately and safely, documents patient records, and performs technical skills specific to the assigned ambulatory setting. Administers immunizations and other injections as ordered, calls in prescriptions under LIP direction, and completes competency checklists with preceptors. Documents quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments. Performs Quality Assurance activities and maintains logs of laboratory work, X-rays, and other tests. Monitors receipt of results to ensure continuity of care and documents refrigerator temperatures for proper storage of medications and specimens.

May participate in research studies depending on the practice. Triages patient medical phone calls, assesses patient status, and schedules according to protocol. Performs and documents parts of physical assessments, including chief complaints and vital signs. Assists co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity and performs other duties as assigned, including working at other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care and treatment modalities appropriate for individual patients.
• Assist LIP with procedures, remove sutures, clean wounds, and apply dressings.
• Follow Capital Health policies and procedures to ensure best practices.
• Support Capital Health’s core mission principles (quality care, compassion, dignity, and comprehensive care).
• Assess and address patient needs, including illness, pain, fear, anxiety, or other emotions.
• Include patients' families in communication as appropriate.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient education; evaluate comprehension and compliance.
• Call patients to explain laboratory and test results under LIP direction.
• Explain preparations and procedures to patients.
• Obtain and record patient history.
• Review laboratory and test results daily and prioritize them for LIPs.
• Prepare patients, exam rooms, and medical records for scheduled and unscheduled visits.
• Obtain specimens and cultures, ensuring proper patient and specimen identification.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately in an ambulatory setting.
• Administer medications accurately and safely; document patient records.
• Perform technical skills specific to the assigned ambulatory setting.
• Administer immunizations and other injections as ordered; document accordingly.
• Call in prescriptions to pharmacies under LIP direction.
• Complete competency checklists with preceptors.
• Document quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments.
• Perform Quality Assurance activities as defined by the ambulatory setting.
• Maintain logs of laboratory work, X-rays, and other tests; monitor receipt of results.
• Document refrigerator temperatures for proper storage of medications and specimens.
• Participate in research studies as applicable.
• Triage patient medical phone calls, assess patient status, and schedule according to protocol.
• Perform and document parts of physical assessments, including chief complaints and vital signs.
• Assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including working at other Capital Health Medical Group practices.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• NJ or PA RN license based on primary state office location; must attain a second out-of-state RN license (NJ or PA) within three months of hire.
• One year of experience in an acute, urgent care, or outpatient setting.
• AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider certification.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient computer skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Standing, walking, carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion, taste or smell.
• Occasional physical demands: Sitting, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), reaching forward, reaching overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling.
• Continuous physical demands: Talking or hearing.
• Lifting: 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, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, dust/particulate matter.

Pay

Pay range: $34.90 - $45.83 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).

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40 (full-time). Usual workday: 8 hours.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Benefits: Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Supplemental 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