RN Outpatient Specialty Practice - FT - Day - Rheumatology Specialists Bordentown 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.

• Seeks to understand patients' illness, pain, fear, anxiety, or other stressful emotions.
• Acknowledges and includes patients' families during communication, as appropriate.
• Assesses the need for patient education, plans, implements, and documents it, and evaluates patient comprehension and compliance.
• Calls patients to explain laboratory and test results under the direction of the LIP.
• Explains preparations and procedures to patients.
• Obtains and records patient history.
• Reviews and prioritizes laboratory and test results for LIPs according to established protocol.
• Prepares patients, exam rooms, and medical records for scheduled and non-scheduled visits.
• Obtains specimens and cultures, ensuring proper patient and specimen identification per Capital Health policy.
• Recognizes important changes in patient condition and responds appropriately in the ambulatory setting.
• Administers medications accurately and safely, documenting according to protocol.
• Performs and demonstrates technical skills specific to the assigned ambulatory setting.
• Administers immunizations and other injections as ordered by the LIP, documenting per protocol.
• Calls in prescriptions to pharmacies under the direction of the LIP.
• Completes competency checklists with preceptors.
• Documents quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments as required.
• Performs quality assurance activities as defined by the ambulatory setting.
• Maintains logs of laboratory work, X-rays, and other tests, monitoring receipt of results to ensure continuity of care.
• Documents refrigerator temperatures for proper storage of medications and specimens, taking action if outside acceptable range.
• May participate in research studies depending on the practice.
• Triages patient medical phone calls, assesses status, and schedules according to protocol.
• Performs and documents parts of the physical assessment, including chief complaint and vital signs.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group practices as needed.

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 required. 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, squat/kneel/crawl.
• Continuous physical demands: 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, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, dust/particulate matter.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position is $34.90 - $45.83 per hour. Actual compensation may differ based on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40 (8-hour workday).

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
• Disability Benefits – Long Term (LTD) and Short Term (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Voluntary Life, Spouse Voluntary Life, Child Voluntary Life)
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program