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Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Registered Nurse Flex - Central Resource Office

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePennington, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • One year of related experience or training is required.
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and New Jersey Registered Nurse credentials are required.
  • Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses or Trauma Nursing Core Course certification is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire, along with eight annual hours of trauma-related continuing nursing education, for assignments in RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an emergency department at any campus.
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certification is required, or must be obtained by the end of orientation, along with eight annual hours of stroke-related continuing nursing education, for assignments in critical care, intermediate care, emergency department, neuro units, Hopewell cardiology inpatient, pediatric emergency department, PACU, interventional radiology, CNI, observation, or Hospital at Home.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire, for assignments in critical care, intermediate care/telemetry, emergency rooms, pediatrics/pediatric emergency room, labor and delivery, surgical services excluding perioperative, interventional procedures, or observation.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire, for assignments in maternity services.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire, for assignments in emergency rooms, infant follow-up, surgical services limited to PACU and same-day surgery, or pediatrics/pediatric emergency department.
  • The nurse must demonstrate knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
  • The nurse must have knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends.
  • The nurse must demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills and strong interpersonal skills at individual and team levels.
  • The nurse must have verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adjust quickly and respond positively to change.
  • The nurse must demonstrate a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with others, while following appropriate policies to assure patient safety.
  • Work with healthcare professionals, including case managers, to optimize patient outcomes and customer satisfaction.
  • Educate patients and the public about medical conditions; treat patients and support their rehabilitation; and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ families.
  • Plan and provide individualized comfort measures using scientifically based approaches, and help patients and families understand care alternatives while facilitating communication among the health team.
  • Follow up with internal resources to determine outcomes of interventions completed by other departments.
  • Mobilize resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery, and collaborate with case managers on care alternatives in preparation for family-centered conferences.
  • Explain the patient’s condition and provide coping mechanisms and accurate health information to patients and families so they can participate in healthcare decisions.
  • Assess how much information each patient needs and wants, communicate in an understandable way, and independently develop an individualized teaching plan that reflects the patient’s cultural diversity.
  • Develop and document discharge plans that support the patient’s ability to continue meaningful life activities, and confer with the treatment team about patient and family needs after discharge.
  • Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs and patient deterioration, respond appropriately to emergencies, initiate treatment measures, and accurately document clinical changes, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Ensure handoff reports communicate situations likely to develop and problems awaiting resolution over the next 8–10 hours.
  • Proactively identify issues to resolve in patient education for medication management, participate in unit-based chart review and documentation performance-improvement activities, and assist the unit nurse manager and clinical nurse specialist in developing or revising the unit orientation plan.
  • Use judgment to modify care regimens, explain and 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 healthcare providers to resolve issues in the care regimen and support timely resolution of hospitalization.
  • Advocate to licensed independent practitioners and other health-team members on behalf of patients, using clear rationale to support the treatment response needed to meet patient needs.
  • Participate in evaluating unit standards of care and identifying actual or potential problems.
  • Monitor the unit and develop staffing-pattern adjustments as needed.
  • Attend an advanced preceptor workshop, use non-productive time efficiently, and participate in unit or hospital committees.

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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