Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office - Maternal/Child - Hopewell - Part-time - Day

Capital Health is the region's 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. Capital 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. The 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). Pay Range: $45.60 - $62.59 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Position Overview SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

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. Uses considerable judgment in providing a wide variety of services. Works with other healthcare professionals, including case managers, to optimize patient outcomes and customer satisfaction. Educates patients and the public about various medical conditions; treats patients and help in their rehabilitation; and provides advice and emotional support to patients' families.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associates degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: One year related experience or training.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
• Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, Hospital at Home CPR Requirements: Requires 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.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Knowledge and Skills

• Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonostrates 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.

Special Training

• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities

Usual Work Day:12 Hours

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans and provides unique, individualized comfort measures utilizing intuitive, innovative approaches which are scientifically based. Fosters an environment to include the core mission. Assists patients and families to understand alternatives to care and facilitates communication of information to all members of the health team. Follows up on internal resources to determine the outcome of interventions completed by other departments. Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patients control and participation over his/her own recovery. Collaborates with case manager to discuss alternatives to care in preparation for family centered conference. Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms. Provides patient and family with accurate information regarding health problems, enabling them to become active participants in health care decisions. Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs, using a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to comprehend given information. Develops independently an individualized teaching plan and incorporates aspects of cultural diversity specific to the patient. Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue with meaningful life activities. Confers with treatment team regarding special needs of patient and family upon discharge. Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs. Anticipates deterioration while recognizing the importance of reacting quickly and appropriately without over‑reacting. Displays the ability to rapidly grasp the threatening emergency and initiates treatment measures. Thoroughly and accurately documents clinical changes, interventions and outcomes. Ensures handoff communication includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting resolution in the next 8-10 hours. Identifies proactively issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management. Participates in various aspects of unit based chart review and patient services performance improvement activities related to documentation. Assists unit nurse manager and clinical nurse specialist with development/revision of the unit based orientation plan. Uses discretionary judgments to appropriately modify patient care regimens; Facilitates appropriate response from other health team members using clear, convincing rationale; Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care, identifies problems and initiates and documents improvement of care. Explores multiple aspects of care regimen with case manager and health care providers to promote resolution of hospitalization. Advocates to LIP and/or other health members on behalf of patient using clear, convincing rationale to lead the response/treatment needed to meet the patients needs. Participates in the evaluation of unit standards of care and identification of actual or potential problems. Displays ability to see the entire unit and is self motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns. Attends advanced preceptor workshop. Utilizes non-productive time efficiently and has not received any disciplinary action related to non-productive time. Displays participation in unit/hospital committees.

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 Smel Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Continuous physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 35 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 HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter

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 - Less than 10 years of service - $5,000 - 10+ years of service - $10,000 Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

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