Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (HPW) - FT - Night

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. Pay Range: $43.90 - $59.69 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Position Overview SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) Fosters an environment to include the core mission. 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. Serves as an advocate by providing emotional and informational support to patients and families and giving them an opportunity to participate in their plan of care and goal setting. Plans for providing traditional and individualized comfort measures. Works with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and customer satisfaction. Educates patients about various medical conditions and provides advice and emotional support to patients' families. Contributes and supports the organization’s readiness for various regulatory agencies, Environment of Care, Magnet and various certifications. Minimum Requirements Education: Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience: None. Previous nursing experience preferred. Other Credentials: AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse – NJ or Registered Nurse – NLC multi‑state. Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) and 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education 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 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. 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 date) 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. 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. Special Training: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Usual Work Day: 12 Hours. Essential Functions Delivers quality care through team effort using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures. Provides support for pain management, pharmacological and non‑pharmacological measures; assists patient/family in identifying individualized comfort measures. Follows up on internal resources to determine outcome of interventions completed by other departments; mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation over their recovery. Provides information and interpretation of the patient’s condition and offers coping mechanisms to both patient and family. Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs, using a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to process the care and treatment course successfully. Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient’s ability to continue with meaningful life activities. Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age‑specific healthcare needs and anticipates patient needs. Ensures handoff communication and includes a report of situations most likely to develop and problems awaiting patient. Identifies proactively issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management; provides discharge planning including instructions on discharge medications. Uses discretionary judgment to appropriately modify patient care regimens; facilitates appropriate response from other health care team members to provide quality and safe care. Explores multiple aspects of care regimen with case manager and health care providers to promote appropriate resolution. Shows ability to see the entire unit and is self‑motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns as needed. Attends educational sessions (e.g., charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision making, prioritization of workload). Plans and provides unique, individualized comfort measures using intuitive and innovative approaches that are scientifically sound and evidence‑based. Participates in unit‑based and/or hospital‑based committees; participates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or hospital level. Participates actively in preparation of various regulatory agency readiness; participates in unit‑level effort to achieve successful Patient Satisfaction scores and is aware of the HCAAPS measurements. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned. Physical Demands and Work Environment Frequent demands: 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 demands: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders). Continuous demands: Standing, Walking, carry objects, Talk or Hear, Lifting Floor to Waist 35lbs, Lifting Waist Level and Above 25lbs. Sensory requirements: Very Accurate 20/40 (near vision), Very Accurate 20/40 (far vision), Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing. Anticipated occupational exposure risks: 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 Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) 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 Life 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice. Capital Health Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr