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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
Part-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.
  • If assigned to RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an Emergency Department, TNCC and 8 hours of trauma-related Continuing Nursing Education contact hours are required; TNCC may be obtained within one year of hire.
  • If assigned to Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, or Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, NIH Stroke Scale Certification and 8 hours of stroke-related Continuing Nursing Education contact hours are required; certification may be obtained by the end of orientation.
  • If assigned to Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services excluding Perioperative, Interventional Procedures, or Observation, ACLS is required; it may be obtained within six months of hire.
  • If assigned to Maternity Services or Emergency Room RMC/Deborah, NRP is required; it may be obtained within six months of hire.
  • If assigned to Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services limited to PACU and Same Day Surgery, or Pediatrics/Pediatric ED, PALS is required; it may be obtained within six months of hire. ENPC is accepted in place of PALS for an adult Emergency Room.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are required.
  • High interpersonal skills at individual and team levels 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.
  • The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
  • The role requires working 12-hour days and 24 scheduled weekly hours.
  • The role requires frequent pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward and overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, wrist-position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion, and taste or smell.
  • The role occasionally requires sitting and climbing stairs or ladders.
  • The role continuously requires standing, walking, carrying objects, and talking or hearing.
  • The role requires lifting 25 pounds from floor to waist and 25 pounds at waist level and above.
  • Sensory requirements include very accurate 20/40 near and far vision, color discrimination, accurate depth perception, and accurate hearing.
  • The role involves anticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable disease, and dust/particulate matter.

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 pain-management support using pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures, 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 and interpret patients' conditions and provide coping mechanisms to patients and families.
  • Assess the amount of information each patient wants and needs, using language and an approach that enables the patient to process care and treatment successfully.
  • Formulate and document discharge plans that maximize patients' ability to continue meaningful life activities.
  • Integrate assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs and patient needs.
  • Ensure effective handoff communication, including likely developing situations and problems awaiting the patient.
  • Proactively identify patient-education issues related to medication management and provide discharge medication instructions.
  • Use discretionary judgment to modify patient-care regimens appropriately and facilitate responses from healthcare team members to provide quality, safe care.
  • Explore aspects of care regimens with case managers and healthcare providers to promote appropriate resolution.
  • Observe the entire unit and develop plans to adjust staffing patterns as needed.
  • Attend available 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 intuitive, innovative, and 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 Joint Commission readiness preparation.
  • 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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