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Capital Health

Operates regional hospitals and medical services

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Observation

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 certification and Registered Nurse licensure in New Jersey are required.
  • TNCC certification or completion within one year of hire, plus 8 hours of trauma-related Continuing Nursing Education contact hours, is 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 completion by the end of orientation, plus 8 hours of stroke-related Continuing Nursing Education contact hours, is required if assigned to Critical Care, an Emergency Department, Neuro Units, or Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell or Peds/Peds ED.
  • ACLS certification or completion within six months of hire is required if assigned to Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services other than Perioperative, Interventional Procedures, or Observation.
  • NRP certification or completion within six months of hire is required if assigned to Maternity Services or Emergency Room RMC/Deborah.
  • PALS certification or completion within six months of hire is required if assigned to Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (PACU and 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.
  • Considerable knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends is required.
  • Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards is required.
  • Previous nursing experience is preferred, not required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills at an individual and team level and excellent verbal and written communication skills are stated as requirements.
  • Ability to adjust quickly and react positively to change is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality patient care through teamwork and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Promote 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 the 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 to patients and families.
  • Assess how much information each patient wants and needs, and communicate in a way that helps the patient understand care and treatment.
  • Formulate and document discharge plans that support patients' meaningful life activities.
  • Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs and patient needs.
  • Ensure handoff communication includes likely developing situations and outstanding patient problems.
  • Proactively identify patient-education needs related to medication management and provide discharge instructions on medications.
  • Use discretionary judgment to modify care regimens appropriately and facilitate responses from other healthcare team members to provide safe, quality care.
  • Explore care-regimen options with case managers and healthcare providers to resolve issues appropriately.
  • Assess the 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 or hospital-based committees.
  • Participate in unit-level 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 assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous nursing experience.

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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