Registered Nurse - Peds ED - Hopewell - PER DIEM

divh2Registered Nurse/h2pCapital Health is the regions leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our 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 is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region./ppCapital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates./ppThe listed pay range or pay rate 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)./ppPay Range:/pp$49.41 - $49.41/ppPosition Overview/ppLevel I PRN - $51.47 (increases with shift and weekend differential)/ppLevel II PRN - $49.41 (increases with shift and weekend differential)/ppPER DIEM requires 2 years of RN experience in Peds ED./ppEssential Functions/pulliDelivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation./liliAssures patient safety by executing appropriate policies procedures./liliProvides appropriate support for pain management, pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. Assist patient/family in identifying individualized comfort measures./liliFollows up on internal resources to determine the outcome of interventions completed by other departments./liliMobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patients control and participation over his/her own recovery./liliProvides information and interpretation of the patients condition and offers coping mechanisms. Provides these to both patient and family./liliAssesses how much information a patient wants and needs while utilizing a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to successfully process the care and course of treatment./liliFormulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patients ability to continue with meaningful life activities./liliIntegrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs. Anticipates patients needs./liliEnsures handoff communication and includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting patient./liliIdentifies proactively issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management. Provide discharge planning which includes instructions on discharge medications./liliUses discretionary judgment to appropriately modify patient care regimens. Facilitates appropriate response from other health care team members to provide quality and safe care./liliExplores multiple aspects of care regimen with case manager and health care providers to promote appropriate resolution./liliDisplays ability to see the entire unit and is self motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns as needed. Attends educational sessions when offered in areas that will improve ones ability to assess the needs on ones respective department. These would include, but, not limited to: charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision making, prioritization of workload, etc./liliPlans and provides unique and individualized comfort measures while utilizing intuitive and innovative approaches which are scientifically sound and are a result of evidenced based practice./liliParticipates in unit based and/or hospital based committees./liliParticipates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or hospital wide level./liliParticipates actively in the preparation of Joint Commission readiness./liliParticipates in unit level effort to achieve successful Patient Satisfaction scores and has an awareness of the HCAAPS measurements./liliPerforms any other related duties as required or assigned./li/ulh2Minimum Requirements/h2ulliEducation: Associates degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing./liliExperience: Requires 2 years of RN experience on the unit specialty./liliOther Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ/liliRequires 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)/liliRequires 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./liliCPR Requirements:/liliRequires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation./liliRequires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah/liliRequires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALs for Adult Emergency Room/liliKnowledge and Skills: Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills. Demonstrates high interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing. Possesses good work ethic./liliSpecial Training: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards./liliUsual Work Day: 12 Hours/li/ulh2Physical Demands and Work Environment:/h2ulliFrequent 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/liliOccasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)/liliContinuous physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Talk or Hear/liliLifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs./liliSensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing/liliAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter/li/ulpRN123/ppThis position is eligible for the following benefits:/pulliRetirement Savings and Investment Plan/liliDisability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)/liliSick Time Off/liliEmployee Assistance Program/li/ul/div