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Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Registered Nurse Flex - Inpatient Hold

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePennington, NJ, USA$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 and Registered Nurse - NJ credentials are required.
  • TNCC or completion within one year of hire, plus eight hours of trauma-related continuing nursing education contact hours, is required when assigned to RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an Emergency Department at any campus.
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification or completion by the end of orientation, plus eight hours of stroke-related continuing nursing education contact hours, is required when assigned to Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, or Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, or Peds/Peds ED.
  • ACLS or completion within six months of hire is required when assigned to Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services other than Perioperative, Interventional Procedures, or Observation.
  • NRP or completion within six months of hire is required when assigned to Maternity Services or Emergency Room RMC/Deborah.
  • PALS or completion within six months of hire is required when assigned to Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services limited to PACU and Same Day Surgery, Pediatrics, or Pediatric ED. ENPC is accepted instead of PALS for Adult Emergency Room.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are required.
  • Considerable knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends is required.
  • Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards is required.
  • The role requires the ability to adjust quickly and react positively to change.
  • The role requires strong interpersonal skills at individual and team levels and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous nursing experience is preferred, not 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 appropriate 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 over and participation in their recovery.
  • Explain the patient's condition and provide coping mechanisms to patients and families.
  • Assess how much information each patient wants and needs, using language and an approach that enable the patient to understand the care and course of treatment.
  • Formulate and document a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue meaningful life activities.
  • Integrate assessment and diagnostic information with clinical intuition to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs and patient needs.
  • Ensure handoff communication includes likely developing situations and outstanding problems.
  • Proactively identify patient-education issues related to medication management and provide discharge planning that includes instructions on discharge medications.
  • Use discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens appropriately and facilitate responses from other healthcare team members to provide quality, safe care.
  • Explore care-regimen options with the case manager and healthcare providers to promote appropriate resolution.
  • Assess the entire unit and develop plans to adjust staffing patterns as needed.
  • Attend educational sessions offered to improve the ability to assess 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 approaches.
  • Participate in unit-based and/or hospital-based committees.
  • Participate in unit-level and/or hospital-wide performance-improvement activities.
  • Participate actively 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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