Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Registered Nurse - Neuro Interventional Radiology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited States$47.68 - $63.56

About the Job

Requirements

An associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
Three years of critical care experience and one year of interventional radiology experience are required.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
New Jersey Registered Nurse credential is required.
NIH Stroke Scale certification is required or must be obtained by the end of orientation, with eight hours of stroke-related continuing nursing education contact hours annually when assigned to the specified units.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required or must be obtained within six months of hire when assigned to the specified units.
Newborn Resuscitation Program certification is required or must be obtained within six months of hire when assigned to Maternity Services.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required or must be obtained within six months of hire when assigned to the specified units.
Frequent physical demands include pushing and pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward and overhead, squatting, kneeling or crawling, wrist position deviation, pinching and fine motor activities, keyboard use and repetitive motion, and taste or smell.
Occasional physical demands include sitting and climbing stairs or ladders.
Continuous physical demands include standing, walking, carrying objects, talking, and hearing.
Ability to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds from waist level and above.
Sensory requirements include very accurate 20/40 near and far vision, color discrimination, accurate depth perception, and accurate hearing.
Anticipated occupational exposure risks include bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable disease, and dust or particulate matter.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide individualized, scientifically based comfort measures; foster the core mission; help patients and families understand care alternatives; facilitate communication across the health team; explain patient conditions and coping mechanisms in an understandable way; assess the information patients need and want; formulate and document discharge plans that support meaningful life activities; and assist with teaching the neurovascular component of ICU nursing care.
Follow up with internal resources on outcomes of interventions completed by other departments; mobilize resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery; and collaborate with the case manager on care alternatives in preparation for family-centered conferences.
Provide patients and families with accurate health information to support participation in care decisions; independently develop individualized teaching plans that account for patient-specific cultural diversity; and consult the treatment team about patient and family needs at discharge.
Perform and document initial histories and assessments; anticipate deterioration and complex clinical problems; plan and document interventions; and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs; recognize and respond appropriately to deterioration; document clinical changes, interventions, and outcomes accurately; and ensure handoffs cover likely developments and unresolved problems over the next 8–10 hours.
Oversee clinical situations by mobilizing resources, rapidly recognize threatening emergencies, and initiate treatment measures.
Administer medications safely and accurately; document records according to the nursing process, the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses, and Capital Health Patient Services Division standards; perform, teach, and demonstrate unit-specific technical skills; proactively identify medication-management education needs; participate in chart review and documentation improvement activities; and assist the unit nurse manager and clinical nurse specialist with unit orientation plan development and revision.
Use discretionary judgment to modify care regimens; facilitate appropriate responses from health team members; evaluate care quality and appropriateness; identify problems and initiate and document care improvements; work with case managers and providers to resolve care-regimen issues and hospitalization; advocate for patients to the licensed independent practitioner and other health team members; and participate in evaluating unit care standards and identifying actual or potential problems.
Organize unit activities and mobilize resources in a changing environment; perform charge and preceptor roles; follow attendance, punctuality, and continuing education policies; and develop staffing-pattern adjustments for the unit.
Use non-productive time efficiently; maintain registered nurse supplies for the CNI lab; place or oversee orders for needed items; and maintain nursing documentation and supply administration for lab management.
Participate in unit and hospital committees, adapt to changing department demands, and perform other assigned duties.
Assist coworkers during periods of heightened patient care activity; rotate between interventional labs across both campuses as needed; and participate in departmental research initiatives and the development of research procedures.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Neuroscience experience is preferred.

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:

$47.68 - $63.56

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Position Overview

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. Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms. Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs, using a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to comprehend given information. Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue with meaningful life activities. Assists in design and implementation of teaching neurovascular component of ICU nursing care.
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 patient and family with accurate information regarding health problems, enabling them to become active participants in health care decisions. Develops independently an individualized teaching plan and incorporates aspects of cultural diversity specific to the patient. Confers with treatment team regarding special needs of patient and family upon discharge.
Performs and documents an initial history and assessment which reflects the patient's potential for wellness. Anticipates deterioration before the evidence is convincing in terms of changes in vital signs and measurable outcomes, plans for intervention, documents accurately and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment. Anticipates problems that might arise in complex or unusual clinical situations.
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. 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.
Intuitively grasps the problem and oversees a clinical situation by mobilizing available resources. Displays the ability to rapidly grasp the threatening emergency and initiates treatment measures.
Administers medications accurately and safely. Documents patient's records according to the nursing process, ANA Code for Nurses and Capital Health Patient Services Division Standards of Practice. Performs, teaches and demonstrates technical skills specific to assigned nursing unit. 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.
Organizes unit activities to mobilize resources in a changing environment. Displays competency in charge and preceptor roles. Follows established policies and procedures for attendance, punctuality and continuing education. Displays ability to see the entire unit and is self motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns.
Utilizes non-productive time efficiently and has not received any disciplinary action related to non-productive time. Maintains RN supplies for CNI lab. Places and or oversees order placement for items needed. Maintains RN documentation and administration of supplies for effective management of lab.
Displays commitment to Capital Health. Performs other duties as assigned. Possesses a willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Displays participation in unit/hospital committees.
Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity. Rotates between interventional labs across both campuses as needed. Participates in department research initiatives and development of research procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience: Three years critical care and one year of interventional radiology experience, neuroscience experience preferred.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Registered Nurse - NJ

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 date) if assigned to:Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

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 Smell
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 25 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 Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter

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This position is eligible for the following 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 & 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 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.

About the Company

Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Capital Health delivers comprehensive health care across two hospitals (Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), an outpatient facility in Hamilton, and a network of primary and specialty care practices. It uses a combination of advanced technology and highly trained physicians, nurses, and staff to provide patient care. Its care model integrates inpatient, outpatient, and community services to diagnose and treat patients with efficient coordination. Distinguished by Magnet nursing excellence (three-time designation) and Joint Commission accreditation, Capital Health differentiates itself by investing in clinical staff, expanding its regional footprint, and leveraging technology to support high-quality care. The goal is to provide accessible, high-quality health services for the region while maintaining nursing excellence and accreditation.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1M
Headquarters: Trenton, NJ
Founded: Not listed

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