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Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Staff Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Cardiac

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
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.
  • An active New Jersey Registered Nurse license or a Nurse Licensure Compact multistate Registered Nurse license is required.
  • ATCN or TNCC certification is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire, for assignment to RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an Emergency Department at any campus.
  • 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 for assignment to Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, or Hospital at Home.
  • ACLS is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire, for assignment to Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (excluding Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, or Observation.
  • NRP is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire, for assignment to Maternity Services.
  • PALS is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire, for assignment to Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (PACU and Same Day Surgery only), or Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are required.
  • The role requires considerable knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends, as well as knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
  • The role requires verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality patient care through teamwork and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Assure patient safety by following appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management support and help patients and families identify individualized comfort measures.
  • Follow up with internal resources to determine outcomes of interventions completed by other departments.
  • Mobilize resources in complex cases to maximize patients' control and participation in their recovery.
  • Explain patients' conditions and provide coping mechanisms and support to patients and families.
  • Assess how much information patients want and need, and communicate in a way that enables them to understand their care and treatment.
  • Formulate and document discharge plans that support patients' continued meaningful life activities.
  • Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate potential age-specific healthcare needs and patient needs.
  • Ensure effective handoff communication, including likely situations and outstanding problems.
  • Proactively identify patient education needs related to medication management and provide discharge instructions about medications.
  • Use discretionary judgment to modify patient care regimens appropriately and facilitate responses from healthcare team members to provide safe, quality care.
  • Work with case managers and healthcare providers to address different aspects of care regimens and resolve issues appropriately.
  • Assess unit needs and develop plans to adjust staffing patterns as needed.
  • Attend relevant educational sessions, including charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision-making, and workload prioritization sessions.
  • Plan and provide individualized comfort measures using scientifically sound, evidence-based approaches.
  • Participate in unit-based or hospital-based committees.
  • Participate in unit-level or hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
  • Participate in preparation for regulatory agency readiness.
  • Participate in unit efforts to achieve patient satisfaction scores and maintain awareness of HCAHPS measurements.
  • Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
  • 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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