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Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited States$45.60 - $62.59In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
  • AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification is required.
  • Registered Nurse - NJ credential is required.
  • TNCC certification, or obtaining it within 1 year of hire, and 8 hours of trauma-related Continuing Nursing Education contact hours are required if assigned to RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an Emergency Department at any campus.
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification, or obtaining it by the end of orientation, and 8 hours of stroke-related Continuing Nursing Education contact hours are required if assigned to Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, or Peds/Peds ED.
  • ACLS certification, or obtaining it within 6 months of hire, is required if assigned to Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (excluding Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, or Observation.
  • NRP certification, or obtaining it within 6 months of hire, is required if assigned to Maternity Services or Emergency Room RMC/Deborah.
  • PALS certification, or obtaining it within 6 months of hire, is required if assigned to Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (PACU & Same Day Surgery only), or Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC is accepted in lieu of PALS for an Adult Emergency Room.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are required.
  • High interpersonal skills at an individual and team level are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must adjust quickly and react positively to change.
  • Considerable knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends is required.
  • Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality patient care through teamwork and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Assure patient safety by executing appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Provide support for pain management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures, and assist patients and families in identifying individualized comfort measures.
  • Follow up with internal resources to determine the outcomes of interventions completed by other departments.
  • Mobilize resources in complex cases to maximize patients' control and participation in their recovery.
  • Provide patients and families with information and interpretation of the patient's condition and coping mechanisms.
  • Assess how much information a patient wants and needs, and use vocabulary and an approach that enables the patient to process care and treatment.
  • Formulate and document discharge plans that maximize patients' ability to continue meaningful life activities.
  • Integrate assessment and diagnostic information with clinical intuition to anticipate potential age-specific healthcare needs and patient needs.
  • Ensure effective handoff communication, including situations likely to develop and problems awaiting the patient.
  • Proactively identify issues related to patient education for medication management and provide discharge planning that includes discharge medication instructions.
  • Use discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens appropriately and facilitate appropriate responses from other healthcare team members.
  • Explore aspects of care regimens with case managers and healthcare providers to promote appropriate resolution.
  • Assess the entire unit and develop plans to adjust staffing patterns as needed.
  • Attend educational sessions that improve assessment of departmental needs, including charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision-making, and workload prioritization.
  • Plan and provide individualized comfort measures using scientifically sound, evidence-based practices.
  • Participate in unit-based and/or hospital-based committees.
  • Participate in unit-level and/or hospital-wide performance-improvement activities.
  • Participate in preparation for Joint Commission readiness.
  • Participate in unit-level efforts to achieve patient-satisfaction scores and maintain awareness of HCAHPS measurements.
  • Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous nursing experience is preferred.

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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